MembersThe P&C involves all parents, carers, family members, teachers, support staff, and anyone else who contributes to the Glebe school community. There are many ways to be involved - coming to P&C meetings, volunteering on a stall, selling raffle tickets, donating goods, printing T-shirts, promoting events at your workplace or community group, seeking donations or sponsorship, writing a grant application, or coming up with ideas for fundraising or community events. You can become a formal member of the P&C at any time by paying the annual fee of $2 to the Treasurer. The P&C has regular meetings, held twice a term, to give updates on all events and activities around the school. These are generally held on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm. Stay in touch with what's happening, including P&C meeting dates and agendas, through Glebe Matters, on the school's electronic notice-board and via the 'Friends' mailing list. Members are able to work on any activities or projects according to their own interests and skills, with support from Committee Coordinators and the P&C Executive Committee. Our constitution is prescribed by a NSW Act of Parliament, and cannot be modified by P&C members.
ExecutiveThe Executive Committee have responsibility for overseeing the P&C Association, in accordance with the NSW P&C Act . Below is a summary of their roles and responsibilities. You can contact the Committee at committee@glebeschool.org.au
PresidentThe President provides a guiding hand to the activities of the P&C. Their specific duties include:
The President also provides a guiding voice within the Executive and Committee chairs between meetings. 2019/20 President: Verity Firth
TreasurerThe role of Treasurer involves a number of formal duties and responsibilities. Firstly, the Treasurer must set up processes to ensure good financial governance of the P&C. They give advice to meetings and to the Executive Committee on the best way to manage P&C finances to ensure long-term security. Each year, at the Annual General Meeting, the Treasurer presents the audited accounts and delivers the annual financial report for the P&C. They may also provide interim reports on the financial outcomes of P&C fundraising events and activities. The Treasurer ensures the transparency, accountability and integrity of P&C finances. They need to make good investments such as reviewing term deposits, bank fees and interest rates. 2019/20 Treasurer: Alicia McQuilty
SecretaryThe Secretary undertakes all administrative tasks for the P&C - handling correspondence, organising meetings and collating reports. An important part of the Secretary's role is to ensure clear, consistent and timely communication with the school community. Their responsibilities include:
2019/20 Secretary: Sylvie Sheehan , Michelle Weatherall
Vice-PresidentThe role of the two Vice-Presidents is to provide support to the President and members of the P&C. Vice-Presidents are responsible for coordinating class representatives, and aim to provide a channel for communication between parents, carers, teachers and the P&C. Vice-Presidents are responsible for representing the P&C at meetings or events, whenever the President is not available. Most importantly, the Vice-Presidents should oversee each of the committees, providing assistance with day-to-day operations and 'trouble-shooting' as required. 2019/20 Vice-Presidents: Rachel Low, Cate Stewart CommitteesTo assist in coordinating our wide range of activities, the P&C includes a number of committees which focus on specific tasks. Committees meet on a regular and informal basis as required. If you would like to be involved, please contact committee@glebeschool.org.au or speak directly to the committee coordinator.
Grants committeeThe Grants committee identifies specific funding needs within the school, and targets suitable funding. Committee members write and lodge applications for grants, subsidies and sponsorship from various government agencies, not-for-profit organisations and corporate groups. They are responsible for overseeing projects, project spending, acquittals and reporting. Reports to: Vice-Presidents and P&C Merchandise committeeThe Merchandise committee coordinates sales and production of our branded 'Glebe' merchandise, including T-shirts, aprons and bags. Much of this merchandise is printed by hand in the school canteen by our dedicated parents and volunteers. While 'Glebe T-shirts' forms a steady source of revenue for the P&C, it also aims to foster a strong sense of cohesiveness and pride in the Glebe school community. Reports to: Vice-Presidents and P&C Events committeeThe Events committee takes a very active role in developing new events, and co-ordinating the major events run by the P&C, including the annual Trivia Night and Movie Night. Our events not only provide valuable funds for the school, but are designed to build a genuine sense of community. Committee members oversee all aspects of event planning - liaising with local businesses and organisations, coordinating volunteers, managing sales and donations, promoting events, and catering. Reports to: Vice-Presidents and P&C |