As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.
Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.
P & C meet on the first Thursday of each month during the school term, 5.30pm in the school staffroom, and are usually wrapped up by 7pm.
Principal, Mr Yvan Chambers, attends every meeting, presenting his report to keep members up to date, and to receive feedback. Deputy Principal, Mrs Janine Nelson, also attends, as do various staff members from time to time. If you are interested in knowing what is happening around our school, this is the place to be.
Attending P & C meetings gives you the opportunity to hear information, provide comment and feedback, and express thoughts and new ideas. It is not a place to air personal grievances; we are all about creating a positive environment for the benefit of all student.
Please don't feel like you will be expected to attend every meeting. you are not, but we would love to meet you and hear what you have to say.
We also have the pleasure of being involved with the annual "Hay Services Club Debutante Ball", a gala evening involving our students and ex students, where P & C receive a substantial donation for our efforts.
Membership to the P&C is only $1.00 per year and is valid from one AGM to the next.
Everyone is most welcome to come along and join our discussions.
For any enquiries please contact:
- President, Kerry Barnes: 0427 933 405
- Vice President, Kylie Brettschneider
- Secretary, Samantha Sorensen
- Treasurer, Serena Wall: 0437 391 808
Counselling for families
The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.
Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.
- Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. Ph: 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. Ph: 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – an advice and information service. Ph: 1300 1300 52.
Interpreting and translations
We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.
If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.
For more information, listen in your language.
Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.