Rathduff NS Parents Association

Reminder to volunteer for our Parents Association today!

Free webinar

🎓 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 – 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴)

Parenting teenagers can be challenging — but strengthening communication makes a huge difference. In Part 2 of our RSE programme, we’ll explore how active listening skills can help you support your teen through the ups and downs of friendships and relationships.

💻 Virtual Sessions via Zoom
📅 Week of 6th October 2025
🕘 Choice of times (morning or evening):
• Mon 6th – 10am / 7.30pm
• Tue 7th – 10am / 7.30pm
• Wed 8th – 10am / 7.30pm
• Thu 9th – 10am / 7.30pm
• Fri 10th – 10am

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/SmfNrgGV8e

✨ This session is designed for parents of post-primary students — whether or not you attended Part 1, you’ll leave with practical tools to strengthen conversations with your child.

This programme is delivered by the National Parents Council and funded by the Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme.

We hope everyone is settling back into the school routine OK?
Welcome to all our new students and parents!

This year is the time for a brand new crew for the PA! By the end of September we would like you, the parents, to step up and volunteer to lead this team.

What it involves: 1 meeting a month; keeping the parent body informed on school related information; fundraising; fun days; equipment purchasing; and liaising with the Principal.

Forms will be sent home for volunteers and it is important that we get at least 1 rep per class.

Ballincollig Main Street to Host Free ‘Open Streets’ Event Ballincollig Main Street goes traffic-free for a free family event on Sun 21 Sept, 2–4pm. Music, games & fun for all!

We hope everyone is settling back into the school routine OK?
Welcome to all our new students and parents!

The Parent Association would like to thank Niamh Lehane for her amazing work on our Sationary initiative.

This year is the time for a brand new crew for the PA! By the end of September we would like you, the parents to step up and volunteer to lead this team.

What it involves: 1 meeting a month; keeping the parent body informed on school related information; fundraising; fun days; equipment purchasing; and liaising with the Principal.

📣 Calling all parents — Gaeloideachas wants your views!

Do you support your child in learning Irish at home? Whether your child is in an Irish-medium school, an English-medium school, or an early years setting — this survey is for you.

Gaeloideachas is working on a new resource for parents and needs your help. 📝
By taking part in this short 10–15 minute survey, you’ll help shape future supports that could benefit your family and thousands more.

✅ Open to all parents across Ireland
✅ Anonymous and confidential
✅ Deadline: 10 June 2025

🔗 Take the survey now:
https://qualtricsxm6lj3vhn2h.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86aTD5uy1HW57Bs

Let’s make supporting Irish at home easier and more meaningful for all families. 💚

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