About the P&C
The P&C Supports the learning experience by:
- providing a forum for parents to discuss educational matters;
- promoting school interests;
- encouraging co-operation and community involvement;
- being a major fundraising body for the school;
- gaining information from other organisations; and
- advising parent Board members of the view of the parent body on particular issues.
The P&C is governed by a Constitution which can be viewed here
The P&C Committee
Being an Committee member in the P&C is a rewarding experience as you get to work closely with the Executive teaching staff and help decide the focus for fundraising activities and community events. The Committee roles are:
| President: | Chairs all P&C meetings and represents the P&C within the school community |
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| Secretary: | Keeps records of all in-coming and out-going communications and takes and distributes minutes of all general meetings |
| Treasurer: | Keeps a record of and reports on all monies spent and received. Also, prepares and presents all material to the Auditor and presents the Audited Financial Statements at the AGM |
| Vice-President, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer: | Supports the primary position and acts in their role in their absence |
| Preschool Representative: | Provides a conduit for the Preschool Teachers to put forward specific ideas about the needs of the Preschool Unit. The role includes the coordination of the end of year celebration for the Preschool Unit |
| Fundraising Committee Coordinator: | Responsible for coordinating fundraising efforts |
| Grants Officer: | Generally has experience or an interest in writing grant applications. Assists in seeking out and writing submissions for the various grants available within the ACT |
| P&C Council Delegate: | Represents Duffy Primary P&C at the ACT Council of P&C's meetings (two per term) and provides an update back to the P&C on topics of interest |
| Ordinary Members: | Any number of “Ordinary Members" may also be elected to the Committee. While not having an office bearer responsibility, these positions assist and promote the objectives of the Duffy Primary P&C and participate in P&C run events |
Current Committee Members
| President: | Cath Collins | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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| Vice-President: | Simon Howard | |
| Secretary: | Cindy Raikabula | |
| Assistant Secretary: | Vacant | |
| Treasurer: | Jessica York | |
| Assistant Treasurer: | Michelle Lussick | |
| Delegates to the ACT Council of P&C Associations: | Vanessa Parkins and David Godsmark | |
| Preschool Representative: | Paul Aubrey | |
| Fundraising Committee Coordinator: | Vacant | |
| Grants Officer: | Corinne Tarnawsky | |
| Uniform Shop Coordinator: | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
