St Monica’s, Edenmore, was buzzing on Thursday night as over fifty parishioners from Ayrfield, Donaghmede, Edenmore, Grange Park and Raheny came together. We looked back at our progress, celebrated the good happening across our partnership, and began shaping our new Partnership Pastoral Plan.

We also named our priorities for the year ahead and the areas we hope to grow. Huge thanks to everyone who attended. The whole evening was full of energy, collaboration and hope for our shared future.

The current Department of Education survey on the future of patronage in the primary sector is important in that it will shape the discussion on primary school divesting for the years to come throughout the Republic of Ireland. The survey is school specific and needs to be responded to by all parents and prospective parents locally.

It is important that those who wish for a change in patronage would have their voice heard. It is equally important that those who wish for a Catholic education for their children, and the support for sacramental preparation available in Catholic schools, would have their voice heard also. For those reasons and to ensure that an accurate picture emerges, please participate in this survey if you are a parent or a prospective parent of a Primary school student. 

The survey can be accessed at www.gov.ie/primaryschoolsurvey/. It closes on Tuesday, December 16.

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