One of the great strengths of our school community is the relationship between home and school. Parents and citizens' association (P&C) meetings are held on the second Monday of each month during school terms. Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are held in the staffroom.
Parent, caregiver and community input for the support of our students in this school is welcomed and valued. Please feel free to attend meetings as your commitments allow.
The P&C is a friendly, cohesive and collegial group. We invite you to join us and listen to our constructive discussions and provide your input. Membership is not compulsory for attendance. If, however, you would like to vote as part of the decision making processes membership is required. The cost of annual membership is $1.
The primary function of P&C is to help the school help our children. We love being involved. Our children love having us involved in school life. Our teachers love the support we provide in class, sport, special events and the fact that our fundraising takes student access to additional learning opportunities.
While it can be hard work organising events, the outcomes are extremely rewarding. It is a wonderful thing to be part of a team, to work with each other, with our children and teachers – developing friendships, knowing that what we do further enriches school life and success for children.
Long-term fundraising goals for our learning community
To support the school in an upgrade of the school grounds which includes the eco garden, vegetable beds, seating, play areas and equipment and purchase of iPads, notebooks and classroom designs to support 21st century learning.
Short term fundraising goals for our learning community
To support the school in the purchase of teaching and learning resources for key learning areas, such as reading books, mathematics, science and sports equipment and providing for student needs as part of the student welfare program.
Social events
The P&C encourages the community atmosphere at our school by organising events that are attended by not only the school community but also the wider community.
Previous events include:
- movie nights
- trivia nights
- car boot sale
- Fathers' Day breakfast
- barn dance night
- barbecues
- school fete
- spooky fun night.
Your invaluable support helps P&C in realising their goals which in turn helps in improving opportunities for children.
Blaxland Public School P&C committee
President
Mr Ian Baines
Role
- Overall guiding influence of the P&C
Privileges
- A voice in school decisions where parent input is requested
- Give an award at the school's presentation day
- Name on the school's fortnightly newsletter
- Name on the P&C newsletter
Responsibilities
- Chairperson of the monthly meetings
- All decisions made by the P&C come through the president. Although they may be outvoted, the president is asked about everything
- Organise and run the Mother's and Father's Day stalls, along with the vice president
- Follow up on all fundraising activities whether or not directly involved in the running
- Communicate with the teachers and office staff to see if there are any issues where the P&C can assist
Vice president
Mrs Julie Butler
Role
- Support the president with the day-to-day running of the P&C
Privileges
- A voice in school decisions where parent input is requested
- Give an award at the school's Presentation Day
Responsibilities
- Fill-in for the president when needed
- Organise and run the Mother's and Father's Day stalls, along with the president
- Attend monthly meetings
Secretary
Mrs Marcelle Smith
Role
- Oversee the P&C written communication
Privileges
- Always up to date with P&C activities
- Present an award on presentation day
Responsibilities
- P&C communications – both incoming and outgoing
- Take minutes of all P&C meetings
- Open letters addressed to P&C and pass on to the appropriate person for action or take to the next meeting
- Write correspondence as required
- Provide a report of all correspondence and incoming mail at the monthly meetings
- Assist the treasurer when required
Treasurer
Mr Stephen Smith
Role
- Oversee the P&C finances
Privileges
- Always up-to-date on the finances for the P&C
- Able to sign cheques for the P&C
- Give an award at the school's Presentation Day
Responsibilities
- Keep P&C accounts
- Bank or arrange for someone else to bank all P&C funds
- Provide float for P&C activities
- Provide a report at the monthly meetings
- Organise for the accounts to be audited annually
- With the assistance of the secretary, ensure that the annual P&C insurance is paid (August each year)
- Liaise with the school's administrative manager in regard to financial matters