Parent-School Partnerships

Parent Associations

School Council

The School Council comprises three staff representatives, three parent representatives, a P&C appointed representative and the principal who is the executive member. Its charter is to collaborate with parents and staff in the formulation of policy direction for the school.

The School Council does not make decisions on short term, daily management issues. Rather, it focuses on significant school wide issues and overall policies and educational directions.

School Council meets each term and elections are held tri-annually in March.

Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)

All parents are invited to be members of P&C. This association provides a monthly forum for discussion of educational, social and welfare aspects of the school.

P&C fundraising activities contribute significantly to the school's annual budget and are an important vehicle for community building.

The Canteen and Clothing Pool are operated by the P&C. Other important P&C sub committees include Properties, Music, Functions, Traffic and Safety, Sport, Functions and Communications.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 8.00pm in the school assembly hall. Elections are held annually in November.

Parental Involvement

The school enjoys the support and contribution of many parents expertise and services. There are many ways to be involved in school life including:

• attending P&C meetings
• attending class information evenings
• acting as Class Coordinator
• participating in fundraising and social events (eg Fireworks)
• Canteen roster
• Band roster
• assisting with Library
• P&C sub committees
• assisting at working bees, band camps, sport carnivals, excursions, music events
• assisting in the classroom eg reading, art and craft, computer skills
• volunteer reading tutors

PLEASE LET THE P&C SECRETARY KNOW YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND INTEREST.

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