News

 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.

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.

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.

Welcome to 2024 - a busy year ahead.

It is an honor to be the President of the ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations.

It’s been a pleasure and very rewarding experience to serve as Council president over the last three years.

What can a P&C do to adapt when parents face genuine time constraints and limitations on participation? Focus on the community and adjust commitments according to capacity. 

Frances Stewart is Vice President of the P&C at Southern Cross Early Childhood School in Scullin. She is also Council’s new communications officer.

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