All parents in the school are members of the Parents’ Association. At the beginning of every year there is an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parents’ Association to select parents to run the Parents’ Committee. All parent’s are invited to participate in the committee.
The Parents’ Committee meet every month to discuss school issues and organise school events. It is a great way to get involved, meet other parents, and understand all that goes on in the school. Please keep an eye on the monthly newsletter, and the Parents’ Information board in the Reception area to see when the next meetings are.
The Parents’ Association are a busy group. They work in all areas of the school and help out at all school events.
To learn more about the committee in our school, or if you are interested in getting involved in the Parents’ Committee please contact the school office, or the Home-School links teacher, Darragh O’Connell.
To learn more about the role of the Parents’ Association please visit the National Parents’ Council (NPC) website.
The Home School Community Liaison Teacher (HSCL) is Mr. Darragh O’Connell. The Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) teacher plays a key role in building positive relationships between the school, families, and the wider community. Their main focus is to support parents in becoming more involved in their children’s learning, encourage regular attendance, and create opportunities for family engagement in school life. By offering guidance, running activities, and connecting families with local services, the HSCL teacher helps strengthen the partnership between home and school, ensuring that every child has the best chance to succeed.
Parent’s are informed of these courses by letter during the year.
If you are interested in getting involved in, or organising a course in the school please contact the Home School Community Liaison Coordinator, Darragh O’Connell.
We also have a Parents’ Room, open to parents every morning.
At Ravenswell Primary School, we use Class Dojo as our day-to-day communication with families. Class Dojo is a secure, free platform (with both web and mobile apps) where teachers share class news, reminders, and occasional photos or videos—giving you a glimpse into your child’s day. Parents can also send and receive direct messages for updates or questions about your own child. All posts or messages are automatically translated into over 35 languages, so every family can engage in the way that suits them best.
We’re pleased to announce that our school is now using Aladdin Connect to improve communication with parents and guardians.
What is Aladdin Connect?
Aladdin Connect is a secure, easy-to-use system that helps parents stay informed and involved in their child’s education. It can be accessed through an internet browser or the Aladdin Connect App.
Key Features:
View your child’s attendance records and school payments.
Receive school and classroom updates via the Noticeboard.
Access and download your child’s school report card (June reports available only through Aladdin Connect).
Reduce paper notes and printed reports being sent home.