In consultation with the Board of Management and the Principal, Mel Thornton, the Parent Association has decided that the proceeds from February’s bag-packing fundraiser, which are projected to come to roughly €900, will be divided between three areas.

First, the PA needs to cover our own start-up costs of €240, which include National Parents’ Council membership, insurance and PA training. We will also keep an additional €200 for other expenses that may come up in the year, with any extra to be put towards next year’s costs.

Secondly, the school trip to see the Cork Pops’ annual Concert for Schools will cost €306.

Finally, another 20% of the money raised will go towards our long-range goal of purchasing a new photocopier for the school. Any excess money will be allocated in consultation with the Board and Principal.

A full account of the money raised and how it was spent will be given to all parents after the bag-pack.

Many thanks to all CETNS parents for their support!