Parents Association Officers

PA Officers were elected at the PA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 15th, 2024:

• Chairperson: Ann Geraghty

• Treasurer: Jacinta Power

• Secretary: Ciara McGrath

The PA meets approximately once per month, typically on a Monday in the Junior Hall at 8pm. All Scoil Bhríde parents are welcome to attend.

Smartphone Pact & Alliance

In May and early June 2024, the PA invited parents to complete a short Scoil Bhríde Smartphone Survey to identify if parents were interested in taking part in a voluntary Smartphone Agreement, to hold off on the purchase of smartphones for children until after primary school. Over 150 responses were received representing approximately 35% of the student population across all class levels. Findings showed that:

• 93% of respondents stated they believe primary school children should NOT have a smartphone

• 82% of respondents indicated they would like to take part in a voluntary Smartphone Agreement

In collaboration with 14 schools across South Kildare, the PA will continue to lead work on the voluntary Smartphone Pact in the 2024/2025 school year. The official launch document of the South Kildare Schools Smartphone Alliance, was shared by the PA in all participating schools in the last week of school. This Autumn the Alliance will host an information meeting and will share resources and supports for parents will all participating schools (details TBD).