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What do we do?
The Narbethong State Special School P&C is a small group of parents and carers who are committed to supporting the school and its community in many ways. We endeavour to promote the school's interests, facilitate the school's development and contribute to the school's improvement.
Providing opportunities for parents, carers and families to be involved in their child's education and the broader school community.
The P&C has offered a number of events/activities for the school community over the past few years. These events have included: Narby Fun Day; Mother’s Day High Tea; End of Year Celebration; and various information sessions on a range of topics. In 2024 we hope to introduce a Fathers Day Event.
The P&C sells school uniform shirts and on occasion will run a pre order of School House T-Shirts and Hats/Caps
Fundraising to provide donations to the school for resources and equipment.
The P&C runs a number of fundraising activities each year. Over the past few years these have included: Easter and Christmas/End of Year Raffles; Narbee Honey Drive; and Billy G’s Cookie Dough. Currently the funds raised are fed back into the school to support Arts Curriculum Activities (including excursions and incursions) and contributing to the inclusive and accessible playground build.
The P&C applies for, supports, and sponsors the school to apply for grants that are applicable to the school community.
Providing feedback on school policies and activities
The P&C is regularly provided with opportunities to provide input and feedback on school policies and activities. Every year the P&C provides feedback and approves the School’s Annual Implementation Plan. We also regularly advocate for and provide feedback around hot issue topics from the school community. This includes regular contact and meetings with local Councillors as well as Members of Parliament and Ministers of Departments at all levels of Government.
How can you help us?
There are many ways that you can help out the Narbethong P&C. You can:
- Join meetings to meet other parents and carers from the school community, ask questions and gain information.
- Attend and Participate in community activities arranged by the P&C.
- Assist in seeking donations for raffle prizes and/or arranging/coordinating a fundraising activity.
- Join the conversation on the Parents and Friends of Narbethong Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsofnarbethong
- Cash in your empty drink containers through Containers for Change and direct your refund to the P&C using the refund code: C10174693. Ask your family and friends to do the same.
- Ask your family and friends to purchase an annual Entertainment Membership. The P&C will receive 20% from every membership sold. Click here to purchase an entertainment book.
Join us!
General P&C meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each term. We are able to offer remote attendance options for parents who would like to be involved but are unable to attend in person. Please contact us for information regarding upcoming meetings or if you have something you’d like us to raise/discuss at our meetings.
Contact Us
If you would like to attend any of the P&C meetings or obtain further information about any of the activities/events planned, please email us for more information:
pandc@narbethongspecs.eq.edu.au
Remember to join our Facebook group Parents and Friends of Narbethong School. Please
ensure you answer the group questions after submitting your join request.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsofnarbethong
Additional P&C Initiatives
Splashy for Loan
Thanks to a generous donation from Special Needs Solutions, the school now has a Splashy Portable Bath Seat available for short-term loan to school families.
The Splashy is a portable bath seat for kids with disabilities. It makes their bath-time a ton of fun and a lot easier for grown-ups. It’s a portable, lightweight and supportive seat that works for bathing or messy games wherever you go. The maximum user weight for the Splashy is 30kg, so it can range from 1-8 years old depending on the child.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions or require further information about borrowing the Splashy.
Information for P&C associations
The department’s education website provides information for Parents & Citizens Associations – to help them with procedures and processes and provide access to the peak body websites.
Please visit the
education website for specific information.