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.
Mission
The Ellalong Public School P&C association supports students by collaborating with parents, community and teaching staff to raise money for important learning resources and experiences.
The association is consulted on a regular basis, and contributes to important school management plans, policies, and decisions.
How to get involved
Attend a meeting
The P&C meet during Weeks 4 and 8 of Term 1. Weeks 2 & 6 of Term 2, 3, 4 on Wednesday afternoons at 3.00pm in the School Library.
You can also join virtually via Zoom - the join link will be posted in the Ellalong P&C Facebook Group. Everyone is welcome!
Volunteer
If you are keen to help, but lack the time, please let us know here . We will get in touch about little jobs that make a big difference!
Membership
- President: Kylie Harris
- Vice Presidents: Lorraine Gillespie, Michael Gillespie
- Treasurer: Eliza Hamilton
- Secretary: Aleisha Holmes
- Canteen Supervisors: Sara Shanahan & Amy Byrne
Contact
- Search for Ellalong Public School P&C on Facebook and ask to join the private group (parents, carers and grandparents only).
- Submit feedback or an idea here.
- Email ellalongpc@gmail.com
P&C minutes are avaliable on request: Please see office staff for more information.
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. 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – an advice and information service. 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.