There are a number of school committees in which parents are invited to participate. Parents participate on these committees as representatives of the P&C. Parents are expected to report back to the P&C on the activities of their committee as necessary.
Parent Representatives in Grounds Committee
While the school has final say over grounds issues, this committee provides a P&C avenue to pass on and express parent interests and concerns in connection with the landscaping and maintenance of the school grounds and their associated equipments and facilities. Other possible roles of P&C representatives on this committee include:
Passing on Parent interests and concerns in connection with the landscaping and maintenance of the school grounds and their associated equipments and facilities.
Assisting in the analysis of options for the development of the school grounds and make recommendations to the P&C for funding.
Finding and requesting, as appropriate, possible assistance from Parents with specialist skills and resources (eg. Landscape Architects, Horticulturists, Engineers, Planners etc) as well as general assistance (eg working bees)in support of the school grounds.
Working parties may be formed to assist the School on special projects such as:
Parking and traffic concerns,
Landscaping design and approval,
Equipment evaluation and procurement,
Short and long-term planning,
Garden support and maintenance,
P&C budget and funds support.
Parent Representatives in Health Promoting and Safe Schools Committee
Parents work with staff to develop policies and procedures including input into parent education sessions. This committee focuses on aspects of student welfare in the broadest sense. This committee cannot function without parent representation. It also has student representation.
Parent Representatives in IT Committee
Parent members on this committee provide technical assistance which complements the educational and technical expertise of staff. They are invaluable members of tender processes and as such work under strict departmental guidelines.
Parent Representatives in Curriculum Committee
Parents provide input into school based curriculum documents when they are presented to this committee prior to going to the board.
Parent Representatives in Challenge Committee
Parent members bring a different perspective to issues concerning the gifted and talented programs within the school. They may request agenda items and are involved in decision making at the operational level. They may also be involved in the development of policy.
Parent Representatives in Finance Committee
As part of the budget process this committee of staff, parents and students prioritise budget bids from all areas of the school. The amount to be allocated is determined after SBM (School based management items such as cleaning, electricity, etc) demands are met.
