Mission Statement
Together we support and encourage the school and its faculties to provide a positive learning environment where everybody is inspired to be their best.
The P&C is open to all parents of students attending our school and all citizens within the school community. We promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, citizens, students and teaching staff into close co-operation, and by raising funds to provide facilities and equipment for the school. Members of the executive committee and sub-committees are elected at the Annual General Meeting which is held at the end of each year.
What we do
The P&C meets twice a term on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening at 7.00pm in the school library. These meetings start with a report from the school Principal, followed by reports from the Treasurer and sub-committees. As well, guest speakers are invited to give presentations on topics of interest. P&C meetings also provide a forum for parents to raise issues for discussion about the school and local community.
The P&C also promotes fundraising activities to assist the school in providing general and specialist educational programs and equipment for teachers and students. Funds raised by sub-committees and from fundraising activities are held in trust and donated to the school on a yearly basis at the discretion of the P&C Association.
At the Annual General Meeting held at the end of each year, relevant sub-committees provide an annual trading profit and loss statement and all positions become vacant. All parents are invited to apply for positions and are formally elected to take up their roles for the forthcoming year.
How you can join us
P&C meetings are open to all parents, meetings start at 7.00pm in the school library (next to the main office). 2020 dates are as follows:
Tuesday 25 February
Wednesday 25 March
Tuesday 26 May
Wednesday 24 June
Tuesday 25 August
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 28 October
Tuesday 24 November AGM
Lines of Communication
All communication (ideas, recommendations, requests) are welcome for discussion, however we ask for them to be presented in writing (via email is fine) one week prior to the next P&C meeting to make the agenda. Submissions will be reviewed by the executive and, if appropriate to our mission statement, will be passed on to the relevant sub-committee OR you will be asked to present your communication at the meeting.
All requests for changes /additions to the fund-raising calendar must be made via the Fund Raising Co-Ordinator.
Fundraising
The P&C also promotes fundraising activities to assist the school in providing general and specialist educational programs and equipment for teachers and students. Funds raised by sub-committees and from fundraising activities are held in trust and donated to the school on a yearly basis at the discretion of the P&C Association.
At the beginning of term 1 the Principal proposes a 'wishlist' of items which are needed by the school and this is used as a focus for fundraising. In recent years monies raised by the P&C have enabled the school to purchase new playground play equipment, a shade tent to go over an area where children eat their lunch (next to the basketball court), and much needed readers for the Literacy Centre.
Many new musical instruments have been purchased by the Band Committee in the last couple of years with money donated by the P&C. This has enabled a larger number of children to learn an instrument and join the school band.
Student Injury Insurance
Student Injury Insurance is held by the Allambie Heights P&C Association and applies to all students enrolled at the school. Please click on the links below to see what is covered and how you can claim.
2020 Committee Members
President: Samantha Young
Vice President: Samantha Berryman and Neil Jensen
Treasurer: Kim Hein
Secretary: Jane Trollor
Band Committee: Jo Rosewarne, Charlotte Nicholls, Jessica Maker, Jo Stacey, Rachel Carroll
Book Club: Angela Denly
Canteen Committee: Peter Burns
Class Parent Co-ordinator: Rani Wylie
Disco Co-ordinator: Scott McGale
Fundraising Committee: Sarah Wood
Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day Stalls: Simone Diamandis and Tara Edgtton
Social Committee: VACANT
Student Accident Insurance: Samantha Young
Uniform Shop: Michelle Taylor and Julie Price
Working Bee: VACANT
Sub Committees
Sub committees report to and are governed by the P&C Association, however they coordinate their own activities on a daily basis. Sub committees at our school include:
Band
This committee arranges music classes for the Training and Concert Bands, organise the annual band camp and coordinate school performances and participation in band competitions.
Canteen
The committee manage the daily running of the school canteen, promote healthy food and organise the volunteer roster. The committee is also responsible for the canteen manager. Profits raised from the canteen are donated to the P&C Association.
Disco
The committee organise disco nights at the end of each term for students in Kindergarten to year 6.
Scholastic Book Club
The committee distribute catalogues and organise student book purchases twice a term.
Social Committee
The committee provides a catering service for various school functions, including the welcome morning tea, senior citizens concerts and staff and parent thank you teas.
Student Accident Insurance
This involves providing information and accident claim forms to parents of students who suffer injuries at school, while travelling to and from school and at school related activities. Claims can also be made under the school's extended insurance cover.
Uniform Shop
The committee order and supply all school uniform needs for students and promote new products as required. Profits raised are donated to the P&C Association.