Building our Community Through Partnership – Clonturk PGTA
Welcome to the Clonturk Community College Parents, Guardians, Teachers Association (PGTA), a vibrant, inclusive community where every parent and guardian is automatically a member. We work together to support our students, strengthen school spirit, and build lasting connections between families, teachers, and the wider community. Together We Thrive!
Who We Are
The PGTA is a partnership between parents, guardians and teachers, committed to:
- Supporting student wellbeing and school initiatives
- Promoting cooperation and respect across the school community
- Raising funds for enriching student experiences
- Creating opportunities for parents, guardians to connect and contribute
All parents/guardians of Clonturk Community College students are automatically members, no sign-up required!
Our Council & Roles
The PG Council is elected annually and includes:
- Chairperson / Co-Chair / Vice Chair – Leads meetings and ensures open communication
- Secretary – Manages correspondence and meeting records
- Treasurer – Oversees finances
- Teacher Representative(s) – Appointed by the school
- Board of Management Representative(s)
- Additional roles may include PG council representatives for things such as the Diversity Committee, Green Schools Council and AEN parent support group. Event Coordinators, NPC representative.
- Council executive positions are for terms of 1–3 years. The PG council meets monthly to plan and deliver PGTA activities.
Events & Activities
The PGTA hosts and supports a wide range of events, including:
- Annual Fair
- Table Quiz Night
- Parent Talks & Meetups
- Hospitality for incoming First-Year Assessments, Junior Cert Results & 6th Year Graduation
- Bingo Night in support of the TY Musical
We welcome ideas from all parents, guardians, your voice matters! Email us on [email protected]
Fundraising & Impact
Fundraising efforts by the PGTA help fund:
- Student Support Fund
- Graduation & Hospitality Events
- Library & Extracurricular Resources
- Parent Engagement Initiatives
All spending is planned with the school and shared transparently with parents via the school app and meetings.
Meet Our Council
The PG Council members:
- Co-Chairpersons – Rosie Bean and Carmel Conroy
- Secretary – Maura Kehoe
- Treasurer – Carol English
- Teacher Representative – Anna Whyte & Kathy Barrett
- Board of Management Representatives – David O’Shaughnessy
- General members
Get Involved!
Want to help shape the school experience for your child and others?
Register your interest in joining the PG Council or volunteering at events by emailing us on [email protected] or responding to the call for nominations on the school app before the AGM each October.
Together, we can make Clonturk Community College an even more welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for our children to learn and grow.
Useful Resource Links for Parents and Guardians
1. Jigsaw Online Support:
We provide vital supports to young people surrounding their mental health.
2. Webwise Parents Hub
Provides guidance and practical information for parents on key issues such as the use of technology in the home, parental controls, screen time, emerging technologies, respectful online communication, cyberbullying, sexting and image sharing and how to engage positively in their children’s online lives.
https://www.webwise.ie/parents/
3. FUSE Parents Hub
The FUSE parents hub provides trusted and research based information on how parents and guardians can support children and young people in tackling bullying, navigating the internet safely and supporting them with any safety issues or challenges they may encounter online.
https://antibullyingcentre.ie/fuse/parent-hub/
4. The Ombudsman for Children
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) investigates complaints about services provided to children by public organisations. The service is free and independent. The OCO is a human rights institution that promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland.
https://www.oco.ie/complaints/
5. ISPCC Digital Ready Hub
Provides information on how parents can support children and young people to have positive experiences online. Topics include Digital Resilience & Empathy, Online Risks and Cyberbullying, Security & Privacy, “What to do if something goes wrong” and Digital Safety.
https://www.ispcc.ie/ispcc-digital-ready-hub/
6. AsIAm
Provide evidence-based advice, resources, and guidance that the community can trust.
7. ADHD Ireland
Information and support for young people diagnosed with ADHD.
8. Drugs.ie
Drugs.ie is managed by the HSE National Social Inclusion Office. Drugs and Alcohol Information and Support.
9. SpunOut
Provides information to young people on mental health and other topics.
10. BeLonGTo
BeLonG To youth services is Ireland’s national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people aged 14-23 years in Ireland.
Please Click below to view minutes from previous meetings:–
