School Newsletter
Each Tuesday, our newsletter “SCHOOL NEWS” is sent home with the eldest in the family and  contains information about the school, its programs and items of interest. Permission notes are sometimes attached. Reports from the P.& C. association, canteen, finance and other special committees are included. Please check your child’s school bag and pockets to see that you get a copy.

Parent Committees
The purpose of the Parents and Citizens Association and the A.S.S.P.A. (Aboriginal Student Support and Parent Awareness) Committee is to give parents the opportunity to be involved in the planning and achievements of school goals.  This provides a unique chance for parents to give support and input into their child’s education.

Meetings are held at the following times each month:

	CANTEEN COMMITTEE - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm
	P. & C. ASSOCIATION - 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm
	A.S.S.P.A. COMMITTEE - 1st Wednesday of every second month at 6.00pm

Notices of each meeting are given in the “School News”

School Canteen Committee
Volunteers are needed for the Canteen Roster to prepare student lunches. Two shifts operate each day, 1st Shift 9.15am  – 11.45am and 2nd Shift 11.00am  – 2.00pm. If you are able to help please volunteer. All proceeds go to provide school equipment. It is also a good way of meeting other parents and the school staff.  Our canteen supervisor, Mrs Ellen Stanmore, will make you most welcome.

Finance Committee
A Finance Committee comprised of representatives of the P & C and school staff meets as required. This committee reviews school financing, examines proposed budgets and recommends suitable action to be taken by the parent committees. Your ideas and suggestions to improve educational opportunities at our school will be welcomed.

General School Contributions

	With the agreement of this school’s community there has been a General School Contribution Scheme operating for a number of years.
	Funds raised through this contribution have been used to supplement and support educational resources and programs in our school.
	The general school contribution in the form of a donation to the school’s building fund is currently set at $30 per child per year and is tax deductible.
	Material Costs – Each year parents are asked to contribute a material cost for the purchase of a variety of resources such as text books, scripture fees and portfolio folders, life education van, dictionary, etc.

Parents will be advised of arrangements for next year early in the new school year.

Communication with Parents
The staff of this school strongly believes in a close working relationship with parents regarding the academic performance, social development and behaviour of students. Interviews are requested throughout the year if the need is apparent. All parents are provided with the opportunity to have a parent/teacher interview at the end of Semester One.