Parent Involvment, School Council and School Policies

The Puckapunyal Primary School is an ‘open’ school that always encourages parental participation. We believe that the success of any child’s education is the direct result of the working relationship between home and school. Education is the responsibility between students, parents and teachers. We therefore encourage all parents to take an active role in their child’s education.

Parents are encouraged to:
· Visit the school during special days/nights,
eg. Maths Family Nights, Fun and Fitness Days, Education Week activities, Monday
morning assemblies, etc
· When possible, volunteer for working bees, fundraising activities, class reading, excursions, etc
· Listen to your child read at home· Be aware of school policies
· Be aware of your child’s homework and home reading requirements
· Give the school feedback when necessary
· Attend Parent Information nights · Be involved with various committees
· Read weekly newsletters & school website · Talk to your child about school
· Attend Parent/Teacher Interviews · Be supportive of the School
· Organise interviews if there are concerns

School Council
The School Council of Puckapunyal allows for the election of up to 8 non-DET members (parents), up to 6 DET members (school staff) including the Principal and Asssitant Principal, and up to 2 co-opted members.
The Council, as the official management body of the school have the following roles and responsibilities:
· Determining educational policy, goals and priorities of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implemntation Plans · Approving and monitoring school budgets
· Ensuring that money is spent on appropriate purposes
· Appointing Principals
· Developing and approving various codes and policies
· Annual Reports to the Department of Education
· Overseeing buildings and grounds to ensure good order
· Providing necessary cleaning and sanitation services
· Generally stimulating interest in the school
· Being accountable to the community
The desired education program of the school is thus developed through the process of consultation and negotiation among those vitally affected. The adopted policies, therefore, reflect the values and the goals of the whole school community.
Each year, elections are held for positions on the school council so please give this serious consideration when nominations are called for through the ‘Wednesday Notes.’