Message from the P&C President

Dear all,

I was going to announce that I will not be standing again as P&C President in the next Buzz, but following on from Shanti’s note on Sunday felt that I would write to you all directly today.  I want to thank Shanti for her kind words and to let you know that this is not a decision I have taken lightly.  I have really enjoyed being given the opportunity to fill this position and contribute my time to the school over the past year.  However, increasing work commitments and overseas travel mean that I can no longer devote the time that this role deserves.  

One of my aims when I became President was to encourage more people to get involved in the P&C.  Our involvement in the school has always had remarkable results – the parents of this school tirelessly raise funds that pay for things we now take for granted – the play equipment, smart boards, the “science room” demountable, air conditioning, the list goes on, Through the P&C, parents work tirelessly behind the scenes in areas like the Band, Uniform Shop, Reading Programs, lunch orders, etc.

I feel we have achieved our two main goals in the past year -

that parents, especially from the younger years at the school, have been encouraged to get more involved in the P&C and we have effectively increased communication between the P&C, school and the parents; but going forward we need someone who can be more "present" to fill this position. 

Schools are facing more and more pressing issues (budget cuts in education, regional school over-capacity issues, etc.). Our school is under constant pressure to not only maintain the high standards but also comply with constantly changing regulations and directions.  The P&C and School Council are here to try to support the Principal in this constantly morphing environment.

Our next P&C Meeting is an important one, as we hold the AGM first, where new Committee Members are voted in.  After this, on the same night, there will be a Regular P&C Meeting to which all the community is invited.  Please feel free to come, we have lots to discuss, and your opinions are important. I will be posting an Agenda and date/time for the meeting in the Buzz.

The P&C can play a part in supporting the best interests of the school and engaging parents so that we can continue to encourage the enthusiasm to raise funds, help decide how they are spent, and to make a difference to our children’s education.

Thank you 

Damian Hollingsworth

P&C President