As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.
Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.
The Parents and Citizens’ Association meets on the Monday of week 2 and week 7 at 7:00 pm in the common room. All parents are invited to attend.
Guest speakers are invited to address parents, and there is a continuing policy to keep informed on educational practices which benefit the experience of students within the school.
The annual subscription for each student is $50.00. This is combined with and to be paid at the same time as the school contribution.
The first meeting for 2024 will be held on Monday, 5th of February.
SUBSEQUENT DATES ARE;
- Monday 11th of March
- Monday 6th of May
- Monday 29th of July
- Monday 2nd of September
- Monday 21st of October
Counselling for families
The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.
Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.
- Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. Ph: 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. Ph: 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – an advice and information service. Ph: 1300 1300 52.
Interpreting and translations
We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.
If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.
For more information, listen in your language.
Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.