Community involvement

The involvement of parents and caregivers at Boronia Park Public School is very rewarding and enriches the education and extra-curricular opportunities for students. Partnership between the school and the community allows for the growth and development of the school in a collaborative manner which benefits students, teachers and families. The School Council works alongside the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) and other bodies which actively contribute to the school.

School Council

The aim of the Boronia Park Public School Council is to enable formal participation by the school community in the planning and the direction of school activities and to provide a forum for the teachers, parents, and community to work together to set future goals and directions for the school.

The School Council Constitution

The School Council Constitution has been reviewed and endorsed by the parents and teachers.

Constitution Document(PDF)

Policy Statement

A school is a community of people, comprising students, teachers, administrative staff, parents, volunteers, as well as other schools, community organisations, local government, and the wider community.

In internal communications, all members of the school community have the right to privacy, whilst ensuring ongoing opportunity to participate in school activities. It should not be necessary to compromise the privacy and dignity of individuals in order to maintain open lines of communication among various segments of the school community.

The intention of this policy is to:

Protect the privacy of all individuals involved in the school, at any level or in any capacity.
Encourage the involvement of parents, families and community members in school activities.
Facilitate the smooth and effective working of the school through the use of clear and consistent lines communication.
Ensure that communication processes remain up-to-date as new communication technologies come into use formally or informally in the school community.

This policy is to be implemented in the context of departmental policies including those relating to:

Access and Equity
Computers and Internet
Personnel complaints and conduct
School activities
Administration and management of information, devices, and data
Work Health and Safety
(Parent) Voluntary School contributions
Student Records
Student Wellbeing

The School Council has developed a Parental Code of Conduct to ensure that students at Boronia Park Public School benefit from an active and engaged parent and carer community.

Parental Code of Conduct (PDF)

Email list

Have your say on important issues at Boronia Park Public School. Email any of the council members at the following email addresses:

President - Katherine Peters (katherine_peters@outlook.com)
Parent Representative - Ben Hall (ben_hall_81@hotmail.com)
Parent Representative - Breanne Porter (porter.breanne@gmail.com)
P & C President - Jae Radican (bppspandc.president@gmail.com)
Teacher Representatives - Three staff members elected annually

Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)

One of the great strengths of Boronia Park Public School is its multi-talented and highly engaged parent community.

The P&C is a school-based, parent-led group that is open to all parents/carers and staff at the school. It is run by an elected executive committee, made up of volunteer parents.

The P&C provides a general forum for discussion on issues that affect the school and its community and in discussion with the Principal, assists in developing ideas and initiatives for managing them. It also organises social events and manages facilities such as the canteen and uniform shop.

When do we meet?

The P&C meets on the 3rd and 9th Monday of each school term. Meetings are held at 7:00pm in the school library and you can join online via zoom.

Our meetings include a report from the Principal which is often an informative insight into what is happening within the school operations, an update from all our committees and an opportunity for you to ask questions and have your say.

Becoming involved

The committees

Our Executive Committee are volunteers elected into these roles at our AGM each year, which is held in November. The roles include - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising and Communication. Any Boronia Park Public School parent or carer who might be interested in one of these roles, please contact bppspandc.president@gmail.com

There are also a number of committee groups within our P&C. They are: Creative Arts, Canteen, Sponsorship and Sports Co-ordinator. If you are interested in contributing to and or joining these committees, please contact the committee convenors indicated on this page.

P&C Fundraising

Why do we raise money?

Government funds allocated to the school can only be stretched so far. School Voluntary contributions requested in the school statement are capped by the Department of Education and enhance funds available for the school.

The P&C raise money to supplement resources, facilities, equipment and services available to our students.

How do we know how much to raise?

The fundraising target is determined by the P&C based on discussions with the school Principal. To continue to support the resources required to maintain the quality of our school and accommodate the growing numbers of students at the school, our fundraising target each year is approximately $100,000. Examples of the distribution of these funds are listed below:

$45,000 - $50,000 is donated to the school each year to supplement the salaries of the School Learning Officers (SLSO) and support education and learning MiniLit and Quicksmart programs.
Allocation of funds towards major school projects such as new play equipment, refurbishment of the Bristol Building, new school fencing, building of the COLA, installation of artificial grass, providing the Library and each class with Smartboards upgrading the Library and technology.
We also have a $5000 wish list amount available each year for last minute low cost items eg, additional music stands and netball uniforms.

How do we raise money?

Throughout the year, the P&C Fundraising and Events committee organises a range of social activities and other initiatives to endeavour to meet the annual fundraising goal.

The committee focuses on a small number of activities each year to minimise the demands on the parent community time and resources. This approach only works when all initiatives are well supported.

Parents are encouraged and welcome to join or lead any of the event teams organising these activities. Please contact our Events and Fundraising committee.

How do we spend the money?

At the end of the P&C financial year, the amount of funds available is determined and the proposals used to generate the fundraising goals for the next year are reviewed. In consultation with the Principal, if there are other items that are still required, these can be considered and proposed for spending by a motion at a P&C meeting.

What if we don't reach the annual goal?

If the total fundraising goal is not reached the P&C executive and in consultation with the Principal, will consider options and make recommendations to the membership for adjusted spending. This may include a proportional reduction to all requests, fully funding some and partially or not funding others. This may result in a reduction or withdrawal of the resources, activities, projects or programs currently provided, or a substantial increase in the number of fund raising activities that parents are asked to support throughout the year.

What if there is surplus?

Any unallocated funds will be retained and used in subsequent years for other projects as determined by the P&C.

Volunteer at our school

Helping out at school is a great way to get involved in your school community.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

helping in the canteen
getting involved in the P&C
volunteering on sports days and other school events

Get in touch to find out how you can help!

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