Parents Association Meeting
St Brigid’s Primary School, Moate, Co. Westmeath
Minutes 13/02/2023
Attendance: O.Flood; L.Brown; S.Bennett; L.Moise; S.Mellett
Apologies: Clare, S.Kiernan
Meeting chaired by Secretary in absence of Chair – PA expressed sympathy to Cathy
Gillivan Principal on the recent passing of her mother Nancy last month. RIP
Treasurer discussed Treasury report – suggestions of what other items to fund
o Eg Outdoor Mud Kitchen or Dino Dig, Ice Cream Van or something created by
the Moate Mens Shed (Supporting local initiatives) PA to enquire TBC
STEM based lego competition (senior pupils) – trialled in Offaly PA to enquire if this
can be done in schools in Westmeath next year
PA renewed online National Parents Council membership, to check with school if
paid by EFT
Dancezone and Basketball, French ongoing, Swimming (2nd class up) to commence
27th February
Army Band – No date yet may try to get for Green Flag ceremony in Summer
Cash4Clothes Reminder – next collection 25 th March 2023 school to send reminder
Easter Chicks Fundraiser – pattern for knitted chicks sent out on Aladdin – PA
suggested it might be a good idea for proceeds to go to the local nursing home in
Moate (or to pay for music/entertainment for residents)
Book Week – 2 nd March – PA to fund 5 x €10 tokens for best Jun/Sen; 1 st /2 nd ; 3 rd /4 th ;
5 th /6 th class and one overall winner
St. Patricks Day Parade Moate – school considering putting in Green School Float for
Community Awareness
Fun Run – PA suggests Sunday 21 st May – date to be cleared with
Principal/Council/Guards – PA checked other schools Tubber, Mount Temple,
Castledaly & Rosemount to ensure no clash of other events (ie other Fun Run
Rosemount confirmed 28 th May, Communions all ok and no major sporting events
etc..)
Parents Cyber Bullying – use of Social Media Information talk in school February 22nd
7pm
Communion – PA to fund treats / decorate Arch 13th May
Dun na Si – PA to fund Supermacs for 6th class children if this goes ahead in June
Next Meeting: Monday 13th March 2023 at 8:30 in school
