2010 promises to be an exciting and active year for parents across Queensland. For those of you whose child is starting school this year, they will become one of approximately 500,000 full time students enrolled in Queensland's State Schools. Around 1300 of these State Schools have a P&C, which works hard to provide support to the school community and to reinforce the education of our children.
The last decade saw much positive change in Queensland's Education system and QCPCA are proud to have been part of this change. What we have seen through the last 10 years has been unprecedented and we hope that the new decade will see the Australian and Queensland government's commitment to education continue. P&Cs are at the forefront of this along with our educational partners.
So let's look forward to the New Year and next decade with the firm knowledge that we have a solid base to work from to face new challenges and continue positive parental involvement in our children's education. In 10 years time we should be able to reel off a list of improvements that have been made over the decade that provide clear evidence of improvement in State School Education.
Since My Last Message...
Since the last edition of Parent Talk, QCPCA has worked hard to ensure that the voice of P&Cs continues to be heard by our partners in Education. We held a State Executive meeting and Community Parent Forum on the Gold Coast in November, met with the Joint Parent Committee (JPC) and the Minister, Geoff Wilson and have represented P&Cs in a range of issues with various government departments.
There have been some changes to staffing at our Operational Support Unit. Nima Borse left the office after her contract ended in December. Thank you Nima for all of your hard work. We welcome two new members to the team; Mike Hilton has taken on the role of Client Services Manager and Jacqui Campbell will be our new Administration Assistant.
QCPCA February Mail Out and P&C Business into the New Year
This edition of Parent Talk will have arrived through your post boxes along with a range of papers essential for the running of your P&C. These include Tax forms as well as P&C Executive detail forms, to be completed after your AGM. Please do not forget to complete the Executive details forms as they help QCPCA to ensure contact is maintained with the correct people. Insurance forms and your copy of the P&C Tool Kit have been posted separately.
Now would be a good time to take a look at the P&C Calendar. By the time you read this some of the years tasks will be underway. Audits should be in process and AGMs will be close. We would encourage all P&Cs to ensure a smooth transition for all newly elected office bearers.
By working as a team, not just within the P&C but also with the wider school community, we can make this another successful year. Have a great start to 2010 and keep up the hard work that ensures our children receive the best education.
Kind regards
Margaret Black
State President
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