The purpose of the School Board is to:

• act as an advisory body to the Parish Priest, Co-Ordinating Principal and Principal, on matters concerning education in the parish
• promote and support  the Catholic ethos and identity  of the school
• act as a forum for discussion on matters concerning education in the parish primary schools
• provide advice on the development and review of school policies
• provide an avenue for the representation of the views and concerns of the whole school community
• provide advice on budget  planning and finance-related matters
• provide a link between the Parish Priest, Co-Ordinating Principal, Principal, teachers and parishioners in relation to the provision of Catholic education in the parish community
• promote community development by fostering a strong interrelationship between parish and the parish primary school, Catholic secondary colleges and pre-schools
• assisting in the selection of a lay principal when such an appointment is being made and in accordance with diocesan guidelines
• working in collaboration with Parents & Friends Association
• assist in developing opportunities for parents to access speakers and support with parenting and current educational approaches.