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Support Board of Parents’ Student
Structures Management Association Leadership

Each class in the school has a Class Tutor have put in place a number of supports Our active and committed Board of Our active and enthusiastic Parents St. Leo’s College has a strong reputation
and each year group has a Year Head. to assist our junior students settle into Management comprises of members Association forms an integral part of in the field of student leadership and
In addition each of the Deputy Principals their new environment. The Meitheal and including Parents, Staff, Trustee the school community and parents are promotes active involvement and
takes responsibility for students in two Cairdeas leaders consists of fifth year Representatives and our Principal. welcome and encouraged to join. This participation in a range of leadership
year groups. students who have been selected from Our Board of Management meets committee, formed to promote and programmes. Committees are selected
a stringent application process to act as monthly and supports the work of support co-operation between school on a democratic basis and officers are
The Principal, Deputy Principals, Year role models, mentors and leaders for our Senior Management and staff in the and home, meets once a month and elected. The aims of such programmes
Heads, Class Tutors and Academic First and Second year students. Young management and leadership of the works tirelessly on behalf of the school. are to provide a line of communication
Monitors all work closely together for people relate exceptionally well to their school. Members of the Board possess Activities include assisting at Parent between students, management, staff
the student’s general wellbeing with peers and in this capacity these young a wide range of skills and expertise evenings, Open Evenings, Musicals etc. and parents and represent the views
additional supports available from leaders are invaluable in caring for our which are invaluable in the running of and also undertaking fundraising events of the student body on matters of
the School Chaplain and Guidance new students, acting as supports and a high functioning school. which support student scholarships concern and interest to them. Each year
Counsellors, where necessary. We guides and alerting staff to any concerns as well as assisting in the provision of the students elected as members are
recognise that the change from primary that arise. student resources and facilities. Our afforded the opportunity to develop
to secondary school is daunting and school bus is testament to their support. communication and leadership skills, as
well as responsibility and accountability.

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