General information about the role of the Parents Association:
1. Established in 2009 and affiliated to National Parents Council Post Primary
2. Meetings are held at 7pm on the first Monday of every month either on-line or in person in the College Boardroom during term time
3. The committee has at least one Parent Representative for each year, 1st to 6th years
4. Communication with the college community is through a dedicated page on the school website, by email at gormanstoncollegepa@gmail.com or text message
5. Active involvement in all areas of college development relevant to the Parents Association's constitution and mission statement
6. Organisation of Professional Seminars on topics such as:
- Pupil Walfare
- Self Esteem
- National Parents Council, Post Primary (NPCpp)
- Study Techniques
7. Two members of the Parents Association sit on the college's Board of Management
8. Through fund raising the Parents Association recently purchased Table Tennis, Tables and Sports Equipment
9. Participating in annual college events:
- Open Evenings
- Family Fun & Sports Day
- End of Year Awards
- Carol Service
- BT Young Scientist
- Graduation Ceremony
- Christmas Raffle
- Gormo's Got Talent