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The Parents and Citizens' Association, known as the P&C, is a group of parents who are interested in their child's school and are keen to be involved in activities which support the school and its programs. This parent group is consulted by the Principal on a number of issues. In particular, they have an opportunity to contribute to the development of school policies, procedures and the setting of priorities.
WHY SHOULD I GET INVOLVED IN THE P&C?
All parents and caregivers should be involved because our children cannot be expected to understand complicated school processes, without support and help from us, their parents.
The more informed we are as parents and caregivers, the more we can support our children to have a successful schooling experience.
The P&C is a very important part of our school community. The more parents and caregivers are involved in the school the greater the benefits and enrichment of our school community. We assist in creating and maintaining a great and safe learning environment in which our children can flourish. As an added bonus our kids love seeing us in the school, getting involved, and it is a great way for us to meet and make new friends.
The P&C Association informs and updates the school community on current issues. In a P&C meeting we get to discuss these issues and things we would like to see changed. We get to report to the Minister of Education regarding material needs, maintenance, alterations and additions to the school facilities. We discuss grant applications and projects needed by the school. The P&C also discusses curriculum and other educational issues in the school. As parents. we get opportunities to help the teaching staff at public functions and we play a part in fundraising for the school’s equipment and facilities. Plus a whole lot more.
The P&C meetings are always attended by the Principal and it is a great way of staying informed and knowing first hand what is happening in our school.
As the President of the P&C, I encourage you to be involved and to be informed. It will make a world of difference when you know what is going on in your school.
So if you have never been to a P&C meeting and have an hour to spare, come and enjoy some coffee and cake (homemade of course!) and see what goes into making our school so great.
Christine Sutton
P&C President
MEETINGS
Meetings are held on a Friday morning at 9.30am in the staffroom. Notices of meetings are published in Chalkboard.
OFFICE BEARERS
At the Annual General meeting held in November, parents are elected as the office bearers for the year.
ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND P&C MEETINGS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
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