The Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association is the official parent organisation of the school. It is an active and dedicated group of parents, care givers, teachers and interested citizens that work to provide support to the school.
Meetings are held approximately twice per term on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month (excluding school holidays) at 7.45pm in the Library. The meetings are open to all parents and care givers of the school and interested citizens in the area.
The P&C organises fundraising and other activities (e.g. Family Fun Fair, Social Evenings, Discos, School Book Packs) and operates through sub-committees, the School Canteen, Uniform Shop and Band.
P&C meetings provide a forum for parents to discuss the school's operation with the Principal. Everyone is welcome to attend and is eligible to vote on matters raised, by becoming a member.
How do I get involved?
You can participate in the P&C as much or as little as your time and interest permits. If you have time and a little commitment or a specific skill you can offer, then you may want to consider a position on the executive or on one of the subcommittees. If you don't have a lot of time you can help out by becoming involved as a volunteer for one of the many fundraising events. Any help is appreciated.
What Happens at a P&C Meeting?
A P&C meeting is a public forum for discussion of points of specific interest to the school and its community. We discuss fundraising events, school infrastructure, and other important issues. Meetings have a structured approach but generally we try to keep things informal beyond this.
It is a great place to learn about what goes on behind the scenes in terms of running and funding the school. It is also a place to raise issues of concern or make suggestions with regard to specific issues. The school Principal is an integral part of our meetings and provides information and guidance to us.
Becoming a part of the P&C is a great way to get to know other parents and learn from their experiences. A membership fee of $0.50 is all we ask to make you a financial member of the P&C and eligible to vote or hold a position on a committee.
We rely on the help of volunteers to achieve all we do for the school. Your participation and support is important and greatly appreciated.
Briefly, our present committee structure is:
Responsible for updating the school uniform, sales of complete school uniforms including sports uniforms and approved school in the old canteen in A Block.The Uniform Committee
Volunteers are always welcome!
The Canteen Committee
A committee of nine parents, it decides on goods for sale in our canteen, pricing, organising "special days" and daily rostering of parent helpers. We have two part time employees. Health regulations do not permit toddlers in the canteen, but groups usually arrange to share the work and child minding on their rostered day at school. Being part of this is another ideal way to meet fellow parents. Parents also assist with selling at recess to K – 2.
The Band Committee
West Pennant Hills Public School offers an extensive band program. We have three bands, the Junior, Intermediate and Concert Bands. The band program is open to all students at school and they have the opportunity to audition for three different instruments.
The Junior Band and the Concert Band rehearse for one morning per week, while the Intermediate Band rehearses twice weekly. The bands perform throughout the year at special school assemblies, Cheltenham Girls High School Art Show and the Yamaha Festival. The School's bands have enjoyed much success at the Yamaha Festival over recent years, winning several gold and silver awards. A much anticipated event each year is the annual Band Camp. It is held over a weekend and the culmination of this is the combined playing of all bands for the parent audience late on the Sunday afternoon. Children in all bands participate in a level system of rewards where they can earn a bronze, silver or gold award for their efforts throughout their years of participation and musicianship.
Class Parent Network
Communication between the school and the parent community is facilitated through the fortnightly newsletter, the website and the class parent network. The class parent works closely with the teacher and other class parents. Each class has a contact parent who will send messages to/from the other parents regarding class activities, helper requirements and day-to-day questions.
Environment Committee
Responsible for maintenance of the grounds beyond the duties of the General Assistant and for special projects such as the 1988 Bicentennial Nature Area and its annual extension. Working bees are held each term, usually on a Sunday morning if mutually convenient to a pre-arranged program. Great exercise.
If you would like to help in any of these P & C committees, have any questions regarding the P & C or would just like to get involved as part of the WPHPS community, please contact the team. We would love to hear from you!
Email: westpennhills.pc@gmail.com
