The Northgate SS P&C is a fantastic team of dedicated volunteers who help foster a strong school community and raise essential funds to support our school. We proudly run the Heart Café and the Uniform Shop and hold many special events throughout the year, raising funds to support resources for students and other school projects.
What do we do?
The P&C is committed to:
- Meeting at least six times a year.
- Supporting the school's ability to acquire resources that benefit students.
- Welcoming and listening to all students and their families.
- Respecting and valuing our cultural diversity.
- Working closely with our Principal to support the school's goals.
The P&C meetings provide an opportunity for the Principal to share the school's direction and receive feedback from parents.
When do we meet?
- Meetings usually occur twice a term and are a mix of in person an online meetings.
- We advertise upcoming meetings on the P&C closed Facebook page, in the school's newsletter and via email.
- All members are sent an agenda prior to the meeting.
- Our annual general meeting (AGM) is held each February / March where all positions are made vacant and members can express their interest in filling executive positions.
Who are our executive members?
- President: Leesa Venema
- Vice President (Grants & Funding): Amy Pentis
- Vice President (Fundraising & Events): Vacant
- Treasurer: Liezel Bosman
- Secretary: Dana Hungerford-Symes
Our Tuckshop (the Heart Cafe) is run by convenor Danielle Wilson, alongside assistants Carol Chen & Patricia Fox.
Our Uniform Shop is jointly run by volunteer convenors Amy Pentis & Amanda Asher. Both operations are supported by a group of dedicated volunteers.
How You Can Be Involved
If you would like to join the P&C, please complete a membership form (PDF, 112 KB)
We encourage all parents to be involved by:
- Participating at P&C meetings.
- Engaging in fundraisers.
- Joining in at any of our functions that are hosted throughout the year.
- Volunteering at the tuckshop, uniform shop and P&C events.
Why You Should Volunteer
Volunteers help our school run smoothly. Some of the many benefits of volunteering at Northgate State School include:
- Supporting your children's educational, social and emotional needs.
- Connecting you to your school community and allowing you to be engaged with the school's direction.
- Allowing your child to see that you value their school and their education.
- Allowing the P&C and school to provide activities and resources that benefit your child.
- Allowing you to use your skills and talents to enhance our school community.
If you're interested in volunteering please email the P&C secretary at secretary@nsspc.asn.au
We look forward to meeting you!