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The evidence for play as integral to children's joy and love of learning is overwhelming. Parents, educators, and communities can support play by building knowledge and practice with children.
NEW 2024-25 for P&Cs/PPAs: plan the year's communications with this pre-filled EL content planner
Preschool and kindy parents are often highly engaged with their child's education or are seeking ways to do so. P&Cs can support parents in the early school years through welcoming gestures and regular invitations to learn more or ask questions.
The central role of parents in a child’s early learning is clear in the latest reports and strategy from government. Marina Spurgin, Council’s Early Learning Officer, has made her way through these lengthy documents to give this overview.
Preschool Parent Associations have a long history of contributing to the establishment and development of early childhood education and care in the ACT.
Developments in education have changed the way preschools and their local primary schools interact. For PPA's this is an opportunity to review their status as separate associations. Many PPAs have re-established as subcommittees or representatives of their primary school P&C association.
PPA Guide to winding up and operating through the P&C
When winding up the PPA, it's important to follow each stage of the process to comply with statutory obligations. The following resources guide PPA's through the process of winding up an incorporated association. Please contact Council with any questions. Ph 02 6241 5759 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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step-by-step Guide to becoming a subcommittee
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draft MOU and Terms of Reference templates
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Voluntary cancellation of an incorporated association in the ACT
Schools and parents collaborate to support preschool and kindergarten children as they adjust to changes in early education. A supportive transition to school helps children to become secure, confident learners, ready to engage with educators and peers.
PPA = Preschool Parents Association
Allen Main PPA | Gowrie PPA | Pearce PPA |
Amaroo PPA | Hackett PPA | Taylor PPA |
Boddington Cres PPA | Hall PPA | Tharwa PPA |
Chifley PPA | Jervis Bay PPA | Torrens PPA |
Chisholm PPA | Lyneham PPA | Wanniassa PPA |
Deakin PPA | Nicholls PPA | Watson PPA |
Downer PPA | North Ainslie PPA | Weston PPA |
Fadden PPA | North Curtin PPA | Yarralumla Montessori PPA |
Gordon PPA | Monash Preschool Sub-Committee |
We are privileged in the ACT to have access to free, high quality, preschool services. The ACT Education & Training Directorate promotes preschool education and provides a wealth of information about preschools' via its web site: Preschool Matters.
Details regarding all preschool services, enrolments and grants can be found at this site.
www.preschoolmatters.act.gov.au
Preschool Parent Associations
Our Preschool members have very proud and strong parent connections as they choose to participate as a Preschool Parents Association.
A Preschool Parent Association will generally consist of the following:
- President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Fundraising Officer
- General Members
As an incorporated association these committed parents support their preschools to be strong community hubs within their school. At the heart of these groups is the strong belief that as contributing parents they can add value to their preschool and the preschool community. As PPA’s change from year to year the focus of these groups often changes and evolves according to the individual preschools’ needs.
A PPA will generally meet once or twice a term and in co-operation with their preschool educator will orgainse BBQ’s, Working Bees, fundraising activities to allow the parent group to make purchases that directly benefit the preschool and social activities.
The benefits of these groups is tricky to measure. Through a shared interest in your child’s preschool you are connecting with parents whom you may not have otherwise meet. This has the potential to create networks and friends with a similar focus – your pre-school aged child. These connections can continue throughout school and well into adult life. Preschools are the perfect entry point for both the child and adult to what comes next ie “big school”
Did you know that when preschools were first established in Canberra the parents fundraised and provided ALL of the play materials?
The government provided the building, staff and some basics and the PPA’s did the rest. That’s an incredible achievement over many, many years. CPS conducted an inventory audit on all its preschool and playschool members in 2014. Collectively over 24 preschools and 6 playschools our PPAs have approximately $ 450,000 worth of books alone! All contributed by conscientious parents over many years.
PPA’s provide a purposeful way to involve yourself in your child’s preschool. Jump in and join the parent team at your preschool! Your children will love seeing you be part of their preschool life.
About Preschool
Preschool is a non-compulsory part-time program. Children attend for up to 15 hours per week, arranged in alternating weeks of three days and two days or else in programs of 2½ days per week. Preschools in general offer a play-based educational program, developing children’ skills in readiness for school. The evidence is clear that the skills developed in this important year lay healthy foundations for future learners.
How does a 15 hour fortnight work?
An Example of a 15 hour Preschool Fortnight
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Example of a Formal Meeting.pdf
Example of a Casual Agenda.pdf
Preschool Parents Association Standard Constitution Example.pdf
Working With Vulnerable People Application For Registration.pdf
2016 Preschool & Playschool Contact List
End Of Year Tips
End of Year checklist for Presidents and Secretaries 1
End of Year Checklist for Presidents and Secretaries