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 parents and citizens' association (P&C) is required to the constitution to have the following members to form an Executive Committee:
President - Mr Matthew Gardner
- Provides leadership
- Chair all general and Executive Committee meetings of the P&C
- Act as a spokesperson for the P&C
- Report at meetings about the activities of the P&C
- Supervise broadly the work of other office bearers
- Ensure effective communication between the members of the P&C and the members of the school
- Encourage parents to participate.
Uniform Shop Coordinator (Vice President) - Mrs Maria Say
- Oversee the operation of the uniform shop, manage stock and liaise with suppliers
- Coordinate with school and parents/ guardians
- Manage the online uniform shop.
Fundraising Coordinator - (Vacant)
- Coordinate P&C annual fundraising events and volunteers
- Discuss fundraising options and opportunities
- Track, coordinate and develop grant proposals along with school principal.
Treasurer - Mrs Hollie Sykes
- Responsible and accountable to the P&C for all monies held in the P&C accounts
- Coordinate the annual audits
- Report P&C account balances and liabilities at P&C meetings.
Secretary - Mr Chris Browning
- Notify the School community of upcoming meetings and general correspondence
- Record meeting minutes
- Manage Correspondence and P&C Socials
- Record keeping.
P&C meetings
To learn about our P&C meetings, contact us today.
The P&C suggestion box can be found in the office foyer (lounge section) or towerstpandc@gmail.com
Join our P&C
Join our vibrant and active Tower Street Public School P&C!
What is the P&C?
The Tower Street Public School Parents & Citizens 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
- assisting in providing facilities and equipment for the school
- promoting the recreation and welfare of the students at the school.
Membership of the P&C 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, particularly members who have time or skills they wish to share, or have an interest in the services provided by the P&C, such as Fundraising and the Uniform Shop.
Why join the P&C?
Research has shown that children perform better at school if their parents are involved in their education. One way to be involved and show your children that you care about their education is to join the P&C.
At the P&C meetings the Principal gives a report of what is happening around the school, the subcommittees report on current projects and you can find out about upcoming events.
As a member of the P&C you can also suggest and vote on how P&C funds are spent in the school.
The Fundraising committee raises money for the school, but also provides important social activities for parents and children, such as the annual school disco, mother's and father's day stalls, and BBQs.
The Uniform shop provides the school uniform at comparable prices to other uniform retailers, such as Lowes, but any profit is returned to the school.
Other ways to get involved!
Teachers often require parents to assist in the classroom, on excursions, walking to swimming or gymnastics, and to read with children. So if you are available during school hours ask your child's teacher what you can do to help.
The P&C often run special projects or events that require funding. So, if you own, or know of, a business that is willing to be approached for donations/sponsorship please let us know.
We will regularly send out communication via the school newsletter, email or on our socials, and are always looking for an extra pair of hands to help out at events or for special projects. If you are willing to assist in any way, please email us your details including availability (e.g. need 2 weeks' notice, or Fridays after 3pm) and any special skills you may have, e.g. DJ, clown, bricklayer, cook, painter, can cook a fabulous sausage/cupcake etc.
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