Carolyn Fisher, former P&C President at Belconnen High, explains how the P&C re-branded and re-invented itself to better fit the challenges of high school.

This free workshop for parents of students with learning difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia) is being repeated due to popular demand. Presented by educational and developmental psychologist Mandy Nayton for the Education andTraining Directorate, it will provide parents with a greater awareness and understanding of the impact learning difficulties can have on children of all ages.

The ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations (Council) proudly congratulates Vivienne Pearce on being recognised tonight with a 'Friend of Public Education Award', presented by the Australian Education Union as part of Public Education Week.

The use of technology in schools has changed a lot in recent years. In this update, provided by the Education Directorate, we hear about online learning tools which the Directorate has provided to all ACT public schools.

There are a variety of websites and online applications that P&Cs can use to help with their everyday operations and management.

We produce regular publications for our members and stakeholders.

It is important to keep other people's privacy and any need for confidentiality in mind when running a P&C. Here are some points to help you think around these issues.

If you haven’t already thought through your P&C fundraisers for the year, now is the time!

Council has teamed up with Companion House – a community organisation assisting refugee families – to produce resources for parents.

A new investigation into ACT canteens is underway.

Page 26 of 34