•The Parents Association raise funds for the school by two primary sources:
1.Voluntary Family Contributions
2.Specific Fundraising Events
•Voluntary Contribution
–For the 2009-2010 academic year, the Voluntary Family Contribution is €100. Sincere gratitude is expressed to all families who have already paid their contribution.
–This voluntary contribution is an invaluable source of income for our school and benefits all of our students.
–If you wish to contribute, please call in to school reception.
•Fundraising
–Each year the Parents Association undertake a fundraising event to further enhance the educational experience of our students. In past years we have organised many events including: golf classics, raffles, social nights, student concert…..etc. We are always looking for new and exciting ways to raise funds for our school.
–Please do not hesitate the contact us if you have any new ideas to assist us in raising much needed funds (email: pa@dcc.meathvec.ie )
–Information regarding this years fundraising event will follow soon.
•Examples of Resources/school activities funded by the Parents Association include:
–Increase in stock of books for school library
–Granting of Language & Science Scholarships for 5th year students
–Improvements to the schools sports changing facilities & team resources
–Sponsorship of school Prize Giving for Leaving Certificate Graduation and general School Annual Awards
–Sponsorship of bus hire for representative school events
–Supplementing ‘Study Skills’ seminars for exam stuudents