It's hard to believe that we are already at the end of Term 3. It has been a busy time for the P&C Council and for our members.
Parents have an important role in supporting children as they prepare to start preschool or kindergarten. A smooth transition helps children to become secure, confident learners, ready to engage with educators and peers.
The ACT Council of Parents & Citizens Associations, the parent voice on public education, is extremely disappointed and disturbed that a student may have been subject to a restrictive practice in an ACT public school.
ACT’s peak body for public school parents is disappointed to see that public education will receive the bare minimum in today’s Budget allocations - with funding to repair leaky school roofs, teach children to read and write, and ensure some students are fed.
Hosting a successful fete is often seen as the crowning achievement of a P&C.
While they can be a daunting task to organise, the rewards through fundraising and community building can be enormous.
The ACT’s peak body representing the views of public school parents welcomes the release of the Literacy and Numeracy Education Expert Panel Consultation Report.
Council has provided a detailed submission to the ACT Government Inquiry into Literacy and Numeracy based on information received via Council’s election survey, the literacy session for parents held in May 2023 and general feedback from members.
Council has provided a detailed submission to the ACT Government 2024/25 budget consultation, based on responses received via our election survey and general feedback from members.
The ACT’s peak body representing the views of public school parents welcome the ACT Government’s Inclusive Education Strategy, which was launched today. A number of dedicated parents who contributed to the development of the strategy and action plan were in attendance.