As the Home School Community Liaison teacher at Coláiste Éamann Rís, my goal is to support families in ensuring that our students reach their full potential. I work closely with parents and guardians, providing guidance and encouragement so they feel empowered to build positive relationships with both the school and their teenagers.

I am a trained facilitator of the Parents Plus Adolescent Programme – an evidence-based, six-week course offered free of charge to Coláiste Éamann Rís parents. My role includes home visits, coffee mornings, workshops, attendance initiatives and solution-focused interventions. Since this service is demand-led, I tailor my support to meet the needs of our families.

I also collaborate with local primary schools to ease students’ transition to secondary school. Each year, we run a literacy programme designed to inspire a love of reading among our students. Additionally, we invite families to be active participants in school life, celebrating key milestones together, such as our First Year BBQ in September, parent-teacher meetings and information evenings.