Wakehurst Public School enjoys a strong and active Parents and Citizens Association (P & C). The P & C successfully supports and enriches the quality education of our students through a number of activities.
The Parents' & Citizens' Association (P&C) is a vital element in the successful operation of the school. The primary purpose of the P&C is to promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, citizens, students and teaching staff into close co-operation and to assist in providing facilities and equipment for the school. The P&C aims to do this by -
- conducting regular meetings at which all parents and citizens are welcome;
- supporting subcommittees which, on behalf of the P&C, manage our school canteen, school band program, uniform shop and which assist in the care of our school grounds; and by
- raising funds through seeking voluntary contributions from the school community through support of a fundraising and events team. All profits from the canteen and uniform shop also contribute to funds raised.
Funds raised in recent years have contributed to: the purchase of iPads for use in the classrooms; airconditioning of classrooms; the implementation of Wifi infrastructure for the school; SMARTboards for every classroom; the upgrading of student computers; the purchase of library books, teaching resources and equipment; the purchase and servicing of the school's photocopier; support for creation and maintenance of our school's website; and the maintenance of our school grounds and playground. Many of these costs are ongoing.
P&C meetings are held in the staffroom from 7.00pm on the Tuesday of Weeks 3 and 8 during school terms with parents welcome and encouraged to attend. At each meeting a report is presented by the Principal on major activities that have occurred, or are planned to occur in the near future. Reports are also submitted from each of the P&C subcommittees. Matters relating to education and organisation are discussed and decisions are made on how P&C funds are to be spent. If you would like to receive a copy of the minutes of P&C meetings, please email the Secretary on wpsminutes@hotmail.com.
In order to vote on issues raised or to nominate for a vacant position on the P&C, it is necessary to first attend a meeting and to become a member through payment of an annual membership fee of fifty cents. More information about the general operation of P&C Associations can be found on The Federation of Parents and Citizens' Associations of NSW website.
