All matters of school curriculum or of a teaching nature are the responsibility of the Principal. It is the parish priest s duty to ensure, in consultation with the Principal and the School Board, that the general running of the school is within the limits of established practice approved by the Bishop. A Final Message Throughout your child s time at primary school, you are always welcome to come and discuss his or her education with the Principal and teachers. You may simply wish to provide information that will help the school understand your child better. Or, there may be particular problems that you would like to discuss.
Teachers are usually able to spare a moment for some conversation before and after school.
If something serious comes up, however, it might be better for you to make an appointment so that you can talk in a more relaxed manner. There are various ways in which parents can become involved in the life of the school. Some teachers invite them to help in the classroom, the library or on excursions. One often sees individual parents hearing children read or helping them with their story-writing. Other parents enjoy working at the school tuckshop.