Association of Patrons and
Trustees of Catholic Schools
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Who We are
The Association of Patrons and Trustees of Catholic Schools (APTCS) is established for the advancement of education in accordance with the Catholic Ethos, through promoting best operational practice in the exercise of Trusteeship and Patronage of schools.
Under the Education Act (1998) the Patron determines the characteristic spirit of the school. APTCS provides support to Patrons and Trustees in schools concerning governance and compliance, policies, property, Trustees’ obligations, Patrons’ duties, ethos and financial matters. Among the Patrons’ responsibilities is the appointment of the Board of Management.
Our Vision
As Patrons and Trustees we are diverse in terms of individual histories and founding intentions but we are united in the belief that the education of the whole person must include deep questions about the purpose and meaning of life and that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus guide the answers we offer.
We support freedom of educational choice where the state provides funding for education while parents can choose those faith schools that reflect their wishes and hopes for their children.

News
Edmund Rice Schools Trust Summer Newsletter
Please click on the link to read the newsletter online here.
APTCS Associates AGM May 2023
APTCS Associates AGM Business Presentation - PM May 2023 APTCS Associates AGM Opening Reflection May 2023 Barbara Coupar presentation Catholic teachers and leaders APTCS 11th May 2023
2023 Loreto Reflection at the end of the year
Please click here to read the reflection
Easter 2023
Please read the full presentation here.
CEO, Alan Hynes
ahynes@catholiceducation.ie
Chairperson, Marie Griffin
General Secretary, John Curtis
President, Deirdre Mathews
CEO, Eilis Humphreys
ceo@aptcs.ie
Chairperson, Paul Meany