What the P&C do MPPS

The P&C (Parents & Citizens Association) is responsible for some crucial tasks of our school including running the canteen, uniform shop and fundraising activities. The P&C organise events for the school community that our kids love and also provide invaluable additional funds for the school.

In recent years, the P&C have donated funds to cover the cost of Mathletics for all students, purchased iPads, laptops and robots for classrooms, organised the recycling program, and most recently installed wonderful additions to the school playgrounds and completed the vibrant and positive toilet project.

Read the P&C FAQ's for more information about the P&C, what it does and how you can get involved.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month during school terms.

All members of the school community are welcome to attend from 6.30pm in the school library or online via Microsoft Teams. See below for how to become a member of the P&C so you can vote or get involved.

Join the Meeting on Microsoft Teams 2023

Previous Meeting Minutes 2022 AGM Minutes

The P&C is trialling a new style of connecting with parents and caregivers and sharing involvement in fundraising.

We are looking for representatives from Year 4, Year 5, Pre-primary and Kindy to be involved in the role described below. We already have representatives for 2022 for Year 1, 2, 3 and 6. Please contact fundraising@mpps.wa.edu.au or catch up with Megan Parker if you would like to get involved.

Function of parent representative/s

Coordinate one fundraising and/or community building activity or event per year with support of fundraising convenor
Informally communicate relevant information from the P&C to the parents and caregivers in your cohort who don't have time to attend meetings
Let P&C know about any issues, concerns, or ideas specific to your cohort meetings, you can do this by attending meetings, email or through other reps and the convenor
Liaise with parent representatives from other year groups as required.
Provide hand over to another parent if you decide not to continue after this year.

Requirements

Attend a meeting with fundraising convenor in week one of Term 2 to discuss the fundraising schedule for this year
Think about what event would suit the availability and skills of the parents and caregivers in your cohort. New ideas are welcome
Attend fundraising committee meetings in the lead up to your chosen event, and other meetings as available
Canvas availability of other parents and caregivers in your year group to collaborate with you on elements of planning and execution, and delegate accordingly
Close to the event/activity, encourage parents and caregivers in your year group to get involved on the day
Coordinate and communicate with the volunteers (rosters, reminders etc)
Ask for help from fundraising convenor and other cohorts' reps whenever you need it!

Who will the role suit?

Busy people!
- The role is great if you would like to be involved in P&C activity but can't commit year round
- You can have a lot of say in the timing of the event/activity for your year group
- You don't have to do everything, delegation is encouraged
People who love to collaborate
- 2 or 3 people can share the role
- You can draw on support and advice parent reps from other years
- You can channel people you know to contribute in a way which is meaningful to them
People who love community building
- You will use your existing connections and get to know even more people
People with great ideas
- You may have noticed an event or opportunity that you think is great for our school. This is the perfect way to take action and make it a reality.

Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend P&C meetings. The more volunteers and support the P&C receives, the better we can assist the school in supporting our kids!

In order to become a financial member of the P&C committee, which entitles you to vote on any issues raised at the P&C meetings, members must:
1. Attend a meeting
2. Complete the membership form and pay $1 annual membership fee
That's It! You can now nominate for positions at the AGM and vote in the election process and any issues raised at monthly P&C meetinsg.

P&C FAQ's Recycling Station

The P&C relies on volunteers and are always happy to welcome more. Below is a list of some of the ways you can help the P&C and our students by volunteering.

Canteen, operating 5 days per week
Uniform Shop, Thursday morning
Fundraising events and committee
Recycling program
Scholastic Book Club
Attend meetings
Donations – goods, service, raffle prizes, cash or time

President: Ash Greig
Vice President: Geet Frank
Treasurer: Carmen Chan
Secretary: Sinead Kelly
Executive Members: Lauren Clarkson-Dodd, Kelsey Hunt, Megan Parker, Robyn Chesney

Appointed Roles

Sustainability Convenor: Kelsey Hunt
Uniform Shop Coordinator: Lauren Clarkson-Dodd
Canteen Coordinator: Pia Cullen
Fundraising Coordinator: Megan Parker
Communications Coordinator: Robyn Chesney
Grants Convenor: Vacant

Fundraising:
Megan Parker- Email fundraising if you would like to be involved or volunteer to run an event
fundraising@mpps.wa.edu.au

Uniform Shop:
Lauren Clarkson-Dodd
uniforms@mpps.wa.edu.au

Canteen:
Pia Cullen and Helen Tennant
canteen@mpps.wa.edu.au

P&C Email- pac@mpps.wa.edu.au

WACSSO

The Maylands P&C Association is a member of The Western Australian Council of State School Organisations Inc. (WACSSO). WACSSO is the peak body representing parents of public school children in Western Australia. To see what resources are available or to subscribe to receive WACSSO news updates visit http://www.wacsso.wa.edu.au