Community involvement

Our school values strong partnerships with our families and community. Parents and carers can get involved through our Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) or by volunteering at our school. Your time and support help make our school a better place for everyone.

Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)

The P&C Association of Edgeworth Heights Public School is child-centered. We work in partnership with the whole school community to provide an inclusive, safe, welcoming environment where all students succeed.

It is expected that all members of the Edgeworth Heights learning community and P&C conduct themselves in a respectful and positive manner in accordance with the school Fish Philosophys and the P&C code of conduct policy.

About the P&C

The Edgeworth Heights P&C Association is a not-for-profit organisation which is established to promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, citizens, students and teaching staff into close co-operation whilst assisting to provide facilities and equipment for the school. The P&C also assist with promoting the recreation and welfare of the students at Edgeworth Heights Public School.

AGM Nomination Form

The P&C Association consists of the following positions:

• President
• Vice President (2)
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Executive Members (6)
• Fundraising Co-ordinator
• Fundraising Secretary
• Fundraising Treasurer

You must be a member to hold a position and nominations take place at the Annual General Meeting in November.  Throughout the year any positions that become vacant will be advertised in the school newsletter and nominations will be accepted at the next general meeting.  Position descriptions are available from the Secretary by emailing edgeworthheightspnc@outlook.com.

What does the P&C do?

• operates the canteen
• actively fundraises to support the school with resources, equipment and infrastructure not provided by the Department of Education
• contributes to the determination of broad school policy
• encourages participation in school activities
• promotes communication within the school community
• each year the P&C contributes financially to the school.  None of this is possible without our amazing volunteers and the support of the whole school community.

Membership

Membership of the Edgeworth Heights P&C Association is open to all parents and guardians of pupils attending the school and to all citizens within the school community. The P&C is always keen to welcome new members and particularly members who access or have an interest in the services provided by the P&C such as our canteen and fundraising activities.

Annual membership is $1.00 (one dollar) and entitles you to be involved in the decision making of the P&C Association.  You are still welcome to attend meetings without becoming a member and membership is not required for you to volunteer in the canteen or at fundraising events.  If you would like to become a member please fill in the membership form and bring it to the next meeting or return it to the school office for the P&C Treasurer.

Meetings

The P&C meets on the second Tuesday of every month, excluding school holidays, at 6:00pm in the school library.  Anyone is welcome to attend including children.

Volunteering

The P&C Association is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out with our canteen and fundraising events.  You don't need to be a member of the Association to volunteer, but you do need to be related to a child attending the school.

If you would like to become involved and help out, please see the office to collect a Declaration for child-related workers form. Volunteers will need to provide one form of photo ID with the completed form and return it to the school office prior to commencing.

Volunteer at our school

Helping out at school is a great way to get involved in your school community.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• helping in the canteen
• getting involved in the P&C
• listening to children read in the classroom
• volunteering on sports days and other school events
• helping supervise excursions.

Get in touch to find out how you can help!

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