P&C AND SCHOOL COUNCIL

GEORGES RIVER COLLEGE PENSHURST GIRLS CAMPUS
PARENT AND CITIZEN ASSOCIATION 

President’s Message
Each year, the P&C sees some new faces join its ranks and is grateful of the time these parents make and the new ideas they bring to the group. The P&C are always trying to find a way of promoting the number of parents involved. We struggle with the limited time parents have available due to the hectic lives they lead.  

The members of the P&C have looked at ways of making the P&C more meaningful for parents. Changes have been made to try and address this. These changes include:

  • “Chat Time” Newsletter
  • Email List
  • Information Sessions
  • School Staff Presentations
  • Educational Updates

In addition to this, the P&C have used state and local elections to promote the good name and hospitality of GRC Penshurst Girls Campus. At times, we have had to get behind the school in a political forum to push for government funding. This has included letter writing and meeting with local members to highlight the need for support, recently the Canteen Upgrade. We are committed to supporting the school to achieve the best possible outcomes for the students.  

Our job is not done. The P&C intend to continue to promote the school to the local community in order to attract support through donations, sponsorship and involvement. We also intend on using local events to raise the profile of the school. As much as we are a non-fundraising organisation, we intend to create opportunities for people and businesses, to become involved, be it financially or through donations. 

There is a part to play for everyone at the P&C. We need to hear from parents regarding ideas, issues, suggestions, compliments or concerns.  I am proud of the support I have from the P&C Executives and Members and look forward to meeting you or hearing from you sometime in the future.  

Regards.
Leo Andreone
P&C President 

Meetings 
The Meeting Dates for 2009 are

  • Tuesday 15th September, 2009
  • Tuesday 20th October, 2009
  • Tuesday 17th November, 2009

The P&C meets on a formal basis on the THIRD Tuesday of each month during school terms. Meetings commence at 7:00pm and conclude generally at 8:45pm.  These meetings are held in the Staff Common Room and are open to all parents, carers, students and community members to attend.  

Meetings are chaired by the P&C President. Minutes are recorded and distributed by the P&C Secretary. Correspondence is tabled by the P&C Secretary. The school Principal is an automatic member of the P&C and reports on school-related matters to the group at each meeting. 

General Meeting Agenda.

  1. Guest Speaker (if scheduled)
  2. Apologies.
  3. Acceptance of minutes from previous meeting.
  4. Business arising from minutes.
  5. President’s Report
  6. Treasurer’s Report
  7. Secretary’s Report
  8. Principal’s Report
  9. Requests for Funding
    1. Principal
    2. Faculty
    3. Student
  10. General Business
  11. Meeting Close

Mission Statement
The Georges River College Penshurst Girls Campus Parent and Citizen Association is a non-profit organisation based on the protocols and procedures outlined by the Parents and Citizens Association of NSW. The P&C relies on funding from the voluntary school enhancement contribution by parents as well as public grants available to volunteer groups. All decisions made by the P&C are discussed at formal meetings and voted upon, as per P&C Association guidelines. Funding of initiatives is primarily targeted towards enhancing the education of the girls at Penshurst Campus. This may take the form of purchasing resources, equipment, sponsorship of extra-curricula activities and implementation of school programs. 

Over the last few years, the P&C has financed the purchase of the school hall PA System ($10,000), the school hall digital projector and motorized screen ($14,000) and more recently 3 Interactive whiteboards ($20,000). 

The P&C executive is elected at the Annual General Meeting held in February of each year. The current 2009 executive is comprised of the following members; 
President: Mr Leo Andreone 
Vice President: Ms Robyn Hodge 
Secretary: Mrs Sandra Brandt 
Treasurer: Ms Penny Maddigan 

The P&C strives to empower parents and carers with information and knowledge to better support their daughter’s education at GRC Penshurst Girls Campus. It aims to promote a cohesive and engaged community, often seeking support from local businesses and organisations. The core business of the P&C and priority at all times is to support programs within the school which intend to enhance student engagement, learning and outcomes.  

Chat Time Newsletters
The P&C distributes a newsletter to parents on a monthly basis called “Chat Time” via the school newsletter. Chat Time has information relating to current events in the school. Additional information relating to current trends, upcoming events in the community and Internet links to resources is also provided to parents. 

2nd Hand Uniform Shop
The P&C provides second hand items of school uniforms to students and families at a minimal cost. It is operated by Zoe Tarantilis, a volunteer parent. The uniform shop is open on the last Thursday of each month from 8:00am - 9:00am. It relies on the generosity of families to donate unwanted uniforms to the school. The support of families who have uniforms which are too small or not needed anymore will enable the P&C to continue to provide this valuable service. 

The uniform shop will be open on the following days;

  • Thursday 24th September
  • Thursday 29th October
  • Thursday 26th November
  • Thursday 17th December - Donation welcome on this day

Federation e-Bulletin
The Parents and Citizens Association of NSW release a newsletter to parents on a monthly basis. These newsletters have information relating to parenting a child in a NSW School. 

The “e-Bulletin” is available at http://www.pandc.org.au/newsletters.seo 

Other news from the NSW P&C Association can be found at http://www.pandc.org.au/latest-news.seo