Welcome to the Parents Association of Community & Comprehensive Schools

Parents’ Association of Community & Comprehensive Schools – was formed in 1983 to act as one national organisation for the Parents’ Associations of Community & Comprehensive Schools of the country. It was formally established on a national basis in October 1984. There are 92 Community and Comprehensive Schools in the country.

Membership is open to all Parents’ Associations, Parents’ Councils, Parents’ Groups, Parent/Teacher Associations etc. of the Community and Comprehensive Schools which are so designated by the Department of Education.

PACCS Mission Statement

PACCS aim to provide a national association for parents in the community and comprehensive sector, to promote the role of parents as primary educators of their children by providing an effective voice in educational development, ensuring consultation with and representation on appropriate bodies, and providing an informative and advisory service for its members.