Connecting school and community
The Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association of Ferny Grove State High School plays a vital role in fostering a strong, supportive educational environment. It serves as a bridge between the school and the broader community, working closely with the school executive to enhance the educational, cultural, and social experiences of all students.
Core Values and Objectives:
- Promoting productive partnerships between parents and teachers
- Ensuring the school's vision aligns with parent and community expectations
- Supporting students to become resilient, knowledgeable, and globally connected citizens
Key Contributions:
School Policy and Development:
- Contributing to school policy decisions
- Advocating and providing financial support for facility improvements
Student Support:
- Funding mental health and social-emotional wellbeing programs
- Recognising and encouraging student achievements
- Supporting diverse educational initiatives (e.g., agriculture, languages, music, sports)
Community Engagement:
- Managing the school canteen, cafe, uniform and stationary shops
- Organizing and supporting school events
- Cultivating school-community partnerships
Parent Involvement:- Offering various engagement opportunities through sub-committees
- Conducting regular meetings for community input
Structure:
- Executive Committee (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer)
- Non-executive roles (Business Operations Manager, Grants Officer)
- Sub-committees (Ag Support Group, Languages Parent Support Group, Music Support Group, Parents' Sport Support Group)
Current Initiatives:- Student Support Program focusing on mental health, student engagement, and inclusivity
- Ongoing support for school infrastructure and educational resources
- Regular community meetings and transparent governance (shared meeting minutes and policies)
The Ferny Grove State High School P&C is committed to building a stronger school community where all students benefit. By actively involving parents and community members, the P&C ensures that the school remains responsive to community needs while providing the best possible educational outcomes for students.Meetings
Our meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month, commencing at 6pm and finishing at 8pm in the Resource Centre.
Minutes of previous meetings are posted once they have been approved at the following general meeting.
No January Meeting - School Holidays
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Monday 24th February - General Meeting
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Monday 24th March - General Meeting & AGM
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Monday 26th May - General Meeting
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No June Meeting - School Holidays
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Monday 28th July - General Meeting
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| No September Meeting - School Holidays |
Monday 27th October - General Meeting
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2025 P&C Executive committee
President: Cameron Wearing
Vice-president: Amanda Smyth
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Rolf Sterzl
Non-executive committee
Business Operations Manager: Jodi Birch
P&Cs Queensland representative: Vacant
Grants Officer: Vanessa Baird
P&C Parent support groups (sub-committees)
Parent support groups allow parents to become involved in programs their students access. All parents are encouraged to attend sub-committee meetings relevant to activities in which their children participate. These support groups are dependent for their success not only on the dedication and commitment of school staff but on the support and assistance of the parents and members of the school community through this sub-committee network. Parents not only have the opportunity to meet the teachers involved but also to find out what is happening within these specialised areas. Each parent support group operates as a sub-committee of the P&C Association. Ferny Grove State High School has at present four established parent support groups - music, languages, AG and sport.
For information about meeting dates and getting involved with any of these groups, please contact the P&C Association.