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P&C Training
There are still spots available at our online training sessions - created specifically for ACT Parent Associations. They cover everything you need to run your P&C brilliantly! They are FREE to our members. Come to one or come to all! Click through below for details. Register here.
Growing your P&C - making your association thrive. 5 May, 7-8pm
P&C Operations & Fundraising - meetings & events; raise & spend funds. 6 May, 7-8pm
Treasurers' & Insurance Workshop - the Treasurer's job & insurance package. 13 May, 7-9pm
Employing staff & running Canteens - for P&Cs with canteens or staff. 18 May, 7-8:30pm
Council delegate training will be provided at the Meet & Greet session at the General Meeting, April 27 - see item below.
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Your school building and grounds
The ACT Government is running an inquiry into public school infrastructure. To help Council respond on behalf of P&Cs, we'd love to know your P&C's view of the Top 5 needs, priorities or concerns in relation to your school's buildings and grounds. We've made a form for you to quickly fill in and return to us by April 23 (end of this week). Thanks to those who have already sent in their priorities.
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Grants, grants, grants!
Check out the list of Grants (and tips to apply) on our website - there are a bunch closing in the next few weeks, including
- Parent Engagement grants of up to $20,000 for P&Cs
- Community Support and Infrastructure Grants of up to $10,000
- Canberra Southern Cross Club Community Support Grants of up to $5000
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Enrolment & transition - students with a disability
During May, the Education Directorate will hold information session for parents and carers of students with disabilities on enrolment options and transition opportunities for ACT public schools. There are separate sessions for students starting preschool, entering Kindergarten, moving to high school and transitioning to college in 2022. Details and registration for the free sessions.
There are also information sessions on entering tertiary education for students and for parents - hear directly from University and TAFE staff, on supports available.
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Canteens: buyer guide
Not sure if food products meet canteen guidelines? Check out the Healthy Kids Association's ACT Buyers’ Guide. It lists products as GREEN or AMBER according to the ACT’s healthy school canteen guidelines. A printed copy was sent to all ACT schools with a canteen in Term 1, 2021.
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General Meeting PLUS Delegate meet & greet
 Come along to our April meeting to find out how to be a great delegate, learn more about Council, meet others and enjoy a light supper.
Come along in person at the Centre for Teaching and Learning in Stirling (51 Fremantle Drive), Tuesday 27 April (Week 2) starting at 6:45pm. If you can't make it, participate on Zoom. RSVP by email.
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Council’s Early Learning Committee Meeting
Join us on Thursday 29 April (week 2) from 7-8pm for a virtual catch up to discuss ACT's preschools and parent priorities - simply register for the Zoom meeting. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
For further details please email Marina Spurgin, Early Learning Officer.
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Upcoming events
- General Meeting plus Delegate Meet & Greet, Tuesday 27 April (week 2), 6:45pm, Centre for Teaching and Learning, 51 Fremantle Dr, Stirling; or via Zoom
- Early Learning Committee meeting, Thursday 29 April (week 2), 7-8pm, via Zoom
- Member Workshop: Growing your P&C, 5 May (week 3), 7-8pm via Zoom (see above)
- Member Workshop: P&C Operations & Fundraising, 6 May (week 3), 7-8pm via Zoom
- Member Workshop: Treasurers' & Insurance, 13 May (week 4), 7-9pm via Zoom
- Member Workshop: Employing staff & running Canteens, 18 May (Week 5), 7-8:30pm
- Executive Meeting, Tuesday 11 May (Week 4), 7pm start
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Single-use plastics ban
From July 1 the following single-use plastics will be banned in the ACT (except for domestic/personal use), including supplying these at P&C-run events/businesses:
- All polystyrene cups and food containers
- Disposable/single-use plastic cutlery (including "bio-plastics")
- Plastic drink stirrers (including "bio-plastics")
P&Cs should check their stores for these items and use them before July 1. More items will be banned in coming years. See details online or call the Business and Community Hotline: 1800 844 946.
Quick Poll!
By July 1, how many of these plastic/polystyrene items is your P&C likely to still have?
None or very few
Several packets
A box
Multiple boxes
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Hazardous materials info sessions
Council has been pressing the Education Direction to provide to parents more specific information about Hazardous Materials such as lead paint and asbestos which is present in many of our schools. We hope the following sessions will provide the information parents are looking for.
Four drop-in sessions will be held from 6-8pm in school colleges around the city (just sign in when you arrive). More details.
Dickson College - Monday 10 May
Canberra College - Tuesday 11 May
Lake Tuggeranong College - Wednesday 12 May
UCSSC Lake Ginninderra - Thursday 13 May
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