As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.
Parents information evening
At the beginning of each school year, parents are invited to attend information evenings. These evenings provide parents with an opportunity to find out about the intended curriculum coverage for the year, important activities and events, requirements for lessons each day, homework routines and other key aspects which will make the year as smooth as possible for all concerned. Details of dates and times for these information evenings will be sent out at the beginning of Term 1.
Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.
Sandon Public School P&C works in partnership with the school to support the school plan and values. Membership of the P and C Association is open to:
- all parents of students enrolled at our school (past and present); and
- interested citizens and members of the wider community eager to support the school.
Meetings take place on the third Monday of each month at 6pm.
Through regular fundraising the P&C is able to provide valuable resources that support teaching and learning. At times the P&C will hold working bees to carry out general grounds maintenance. The P&C operates a number of sub-committees including canteen and uniform pool.
New members are always welcome.
Counselling for families
The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.
Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.
- Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – 24-hour advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.
Interpreting and translations
We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.
If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.
For more information, listen in your language.
Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.