Home School Community Liason (HSCL)

Hi everyone, my name is Rachel (Hayes) O'Keeffe, and I am the  Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Co-ordinator for St.John the Baptist Primary schools in Cashel.

The role of HSCL is to support parents and to help connect families with both school and the community.

Contact details:

Mobile 0894878636

Email rachelhayes@cashelbns.ie

The HSCL Scheme aims to:

• Support parents to be a resource to their own children and become involved in their child’s education
• Promote co-operation between home, school and relevant community agencies
• Work with parents to prepare and support them as a resource to their own children and encourage parents to become involved in their child’s education
• Help the child’s learning and improve their chances of staying in school

Home Visits
The Home School Community Liaison teacher visits many parents in their homes. This is the cornerstone of the Home School Community Liaison scheme and a very important part of the work of the coordinator. It helps form bonds of trust between home and school.

Parents' Room
The Parents' room is located opposite the secretary's office (front entrance). Parents are always welcome to come in and chat over a cup of tea. Parent classes often take place in the Parent's Room. All parents are welcome and are encouraged to participate in such classes.

Classes and Courses
Home School Community Liaison coordinators organise a variety of classes and courses for parents during the school year. They take place in the parents’ room or other spaces in the community. Courses that have run include cookery, supporting your child learning, beauty and wellness, parent & toddler class, Christmas wreath making, local tour of Cashel and many more!  We also work with the wider community and have strong links with the local ETB, Resource Centre, etc.

You can find me at the school gates every morning or contact me on 0894878635. I am here to offer help and support. 


Rachel