Parent Participation
There are many opportunities for parents with a current Working With Children Check to participate in life at Mill Park Primary School including:
- Joining the PFA
- Becoming an elected member of School Council
- Joining a School Council Sub Committee
- Becoming a parent helper at the School or in the classroom.
Parents & Friends Association
The purpose of the Parents and Friends Association (PFA) is to:
- raise funds for the benefit of the students;
- assist in building the participation of parents in the life of the school generally;
- support the work of the school council;
- contribute to the wellbeing of the students, staff and other members of the school community.
The PFA holds its meetings on the second Wednesday of every month (except when that day is a public holiday). Notice is given to all parents and guardians of upcoming meetings via the school newsletter.
These meetings are open to all parents and guardians and any other person invited to attend by the association.
Parent Helpers
Parents add significantly to the human resources available to the school, and consequently they deserve encouragement, effective management, support and recognition. The school aims to maximise the number and variety of effective parent helpers who contribute to our school.
- Parent helpers are sought formally through excursion notices, written invitations, the newsletter and/or personal approaches, as well as informally through conversation and opportunity.
- Parent helpers are required to carry out tasks in a manner consistent with school expectations, including maintenance of a professional, cooperative and confidential working environment.
- Parent helpers will be required to work with and support all children within a class if requested.
- Parent helpers may be sought to assist with school camps and excursions. If attending overnight excursions/camps parent helpers must have a current Working with Children Check and Police Check.