P&C stands for ‘Parents and Citizens’ Association. This is a voluntary group of parents who work to raise money and provide extra resources for their school. At Chatswood Public School, our P&C is open to all parents and citizens of the school community.
Visit the Chatswood Public School P&C website.
P&C leaders
Each year the P&C holds regular monthly meetings, as well as an Annual General Meeting. One of the important functions of an Annual General Meeting is to elect the P&C Executive Committee – volunteer parents who are willing to take leadership positions for the P&C. The Executive for our school consists of the President, two Vice-Presidents, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. There are also other leadership positions associated with managing the Canteen, Uniform Shop, Class Parents, and Fundraising. Details of the parents who currently hold these positions can be found in the Parents and citizens documents.
What the P&C does
- promotes a positive learning and social environment
- acts as a liaison between the school and parents
- provides a forum for parents to find out what is happening and what is planned for the school
- raises funds to provide services, facilities and equipment for the school
- provides services including Uniform Shop, Canteen and musical instruments for the Music Program
- provides support and advice to the Principal and Executive team
- represents parents e.g. on school committees and in the development of school policy
- acts on broader educational issues, particularly through its membership of the NSW P&C Federation
- acts on broader community issues that impact on the welfare and safety of the students e.g. traffic and pedestrian safety.
- Student Injury Insurance - Policy and Claim Forms
How to get involved in the P&C
There are lots of ways you can get involved in the P&C Association. You can:
- attend monthly P&C meetings
- read the monthly P&C meeting minutes
- volunteer at fundraising events
- assist in the Uniform Shop or Canteen
- get involved in a P&C sub-committee
- be a parent representative for your child’s class.
How to contact the P&C
- By email: president@chatswoodpublicpandc.org.au
- In person at a meeting
- Leave a note at the school office (please leave your contact details)
- Facebook page ‘Like’ to get updates about P&C activities in your Facebook news feed.