Our P&C - The Committee
Our Story
The Greenwich Public School Parent & Citizens Association (GPS P&C) are a group of community minded people, parents and citizens, who have taken on a more formal role to assist the school in providing:
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feedback on school policies and activities
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additional resources to be used to enhance student learning
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parents with opportunities to be involved in their child’s education
Our key focus is to:
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foster community interest in educational matters
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encourage closer cooperation between the parents of students attending the school, other members of the community, staff and students of the school
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provide advice and recommendations to the principal of the school on issues and concerns in respect of students and the general operation and management of the school
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provide or assist in the provision of financial or other resources or services for the benefit of students of the school
ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME
Joining GPS P&C is a great way to keep informed, to contribute to the quality education of your children and to make new friends. Your contribution can be as large or small as you can manage, but your ongoing support is invaluable.
Not only will you be supporting the school community but you will be supported by the school community. You can learn new skills, and gain a clear understanding of how the school operates. This is a great opportunity to share in the school’s decision-making process and shape the future
If you are interested in finding out how you can become involved in the GPS P&C, please email us or speak with one of the committee below. You can also check out our vacant positions here
"FOR OUR SCHOOL, OUR COMMUNITY, OUR FUTURE"
Our Committee
Our GPS P&C is made up of an executive team, sub-committees and general members. All positons are held by parents within the school community and are held for a minimum of one year and nominations are held at our AGM in May.
Parents and carers are also able to join as a general member - able to propose motions, vote on motions and stand for elected positions plus receive the minutes from each meeting. Attendance at meetings is not mandatory. If you would like to join please complete this form and return to the Secretary via the Administration office with your $1.
For vacant positions, please see the P&C Vacant Positions section on Our Community page.
Please note: not all positions require attending all P&C Meetings and have different levels of time commitment.
The Sub-Committees
BAND
BANKING
SCHOOL SERVICES
COMMUNICATIONS
SOCIAL & FUNDRAISING
STRINGS
UNIFORM SHOP
Our Meetings
P&C meetings are held regularly throughout the school year and we actively encourage all parents and carers to attend and participate in these meetings.
If you have an issue you would like to raise at a meeting for discussion under “General Business”, please email the Secretary one week prior to the meeting to submit an Agenda Item. Please send any items to be discussed and include a short description of the topic, your name and any supporting documents.
Meetings dates for 2021 are detailed below. They are normally always held on a Wednesday at 7pm at Kingslangley Rd.
Meeting 1-10: TBC
Our Constitution and Policies
The Greenwich Public School Parents & Citizens Association (GPS P&C) is a body corporate under the Parents and Citizens' Incorporation Act 1976. Our P&C is governed by our Constitution (which is prescribed by the Minister for Education) and by an additional set of by-laws that have been adopted by the GPS P&C.
To assist with our day to day operations, the following policies and procedures have been adopted:
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Code of Conduct
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Building Fund Constitution
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Grievance, Complaints & Disputes Process
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Work Health and Safety Policy
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Grounds Levy Policy
If you would like a copy of any of these policies please email us
