Parent Involvement
Parent and Citizens' Association
South Newman Primary School has a P&C Association which is a forum allowing parents to discuss issues and to canvas opinion from parents so that their needs are considered when policy is being formulated. The P&C is also involved with fundraising activities to ensure that the students of your school receive the highest quality of education possible. Early in first term the P&C have an Annual General Meeting at which the Executive is elected. Subsequent to that, the Executive meets on a monthly basis (day and time to be fixed at the A.G.M.) with any parents able to attend such meetings. All parents are urged to belong to their P&C and contribute to its many functions.
School Council
The School Council consists of the Principal plus four elected staff plus four others from the general parent body. The elected community members are the parents representatives and should be approached with issues that need discussion. The council will formulate school policies and school priorities in designated areas. Nominations and elections for the council are held in March each year and are for the term of 1 year with a extension of 1 year if possible. The new Education Act has changed the membership of the School Council. This will evolve over the next year.
