
Hi, my name is Brenda Flanagan;-
I am the Home School Community Liaison Co-ordinator (HSCL) in Donahies Community School.
My main role is to work with you, the parents & guardians, along with teachers and the wider community, to enhance your son/daughters learning opportunities, and to promote attendance, participation and retention in school.
As part of my job, I will sometimes visit you in your home, to work with you, to act as a support to you in whatever way I can around any issues that may impinge on your child’s attendance, participation and retention in school. I am here to offer a friendly ear and support if it’s needed.
I also organise courses and activities for parents/guardians.

Con’s Annual Gym Classes
Con has started his Gym classes on Wednesday 18th September2019 ( 10.40a.m.-12p.m.) They run for the entire year and are free of charge to parents/guardians. Just bring a towel and some water. Why put off feeling good?
Yoga Classes with Dermot Kirby
8 week course beginning 9th October from 9.30-11.00. Please ring Brenda on 086-4658417 to secure a place.

Harry’s Art Classes
Harry's art classes for parents and friends has ended for 2019. Roll on 2020 for some more beautiful art work creations. There is no charge for the art classes; we only request a donation of €20 to cover the high cost of art materials. 10 people is the maximum class size so early-sign up is a must!

Helen’s 'Valentine's' Flower Arranging Class
Helen's ' wonderful Valentine's' flower arranging classes will run again on February 12th at 10.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. There is a €5 charge to cover cost of flowers. Booking with fee is required to secure a place. Maximum number is 12. Call Brenda on 086 4658417. Don't miss out on having a wonderful flower display !


Get Connected with the School App
The Donahies Community School has a new mobile App. The App. allows the school to communicate information about timetables, homework and upcoming school events. I would encourage everyone to download our school app to your smart phone to keep up to date with all that is happening here at DonahiesCS.
To download the DonahiesCS App.:
You will find the buttons for the app at the top of the home page on the website. Just click on the button for iPhone or Android to download for free.

Please feel free to contact me as I am always happy to help parents/guardians with their queries and I really look forward to meeting you all.
Brenda Flanagan (HSCL)

School attendance information for families experiencing homelessness