We asked some P&C and Council volunteers why they do it - click through to hear more!
... the many great friendships I have made, the wonderful feeling you get watching the students enjoying the events we run...
- Sarah Everingham
I hope my role in Council helps all ACT students to emerge from the pandemic in a safe, positive and supported way.
- Siaan Ansori
I wanted to help make sure that kids in public schools got the best possible education
- Paul Buckley
At the P&C we are able to share experiences as parents, and I have made some very good friends
- Norma Yap
meeting so many great people and being more engaged with the school
- Alison Elliott
The response of the kids is the greatest reward for the time you put in.
- Jayne Trustum
I believe it sets a good example to my child...
- Cecilia Shlegel
What I did there [at P&C] helped me to get back into the workforce.
- Kirsty McGovern-Hooley
It’s great to be part of that progressive education movement... you can see that you’re making progress.
- Sharon Ding
It’s so important that communities have a voice and you can only do that if you have an organised group.
- Bonnie Roppola
I find the P&C a really good way to bridge the gap between my kids and the teachers
- Crystal Cox
...insight from the Principal... a lot of satisfaction...
- Jackie Floro
When changes are being made, you get a great sense of satisfaction...
- Jane Koitka
I enjoy the level of the conversations I have at Council, but also the ability to impact schools for the whole of the ACT
- Andrew Bidwell
...by participating in volunteer organisations, I meet interesting people...
- Viv Pearce
I get to know the teachers and the kids and watch them grow. Parents come and have a chat and a cuppa. That’s all the thanks I need
- Bev Crittall
If your P&C is wondering how to attract and retain more volunteers, check out these resources.