Year 7 & 8 Administrative & Course Handbook

PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Parents/Guardians are most welcome to participate in the following parent bodies of the College. COLLEGE COUNCIL The College has a very active Council, which contributes to the policies and direction of the College. Each year in February the College calls for nominations. If you require further information, please contact the Principal, Mrs Ann Stratford, at the College on 9727 8100. P.T.C.A (PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION) The PTCA has a developing role in introducing parents and guardians to aspects of the College's program and equipment. The PTCA also arranges talks and discussions on educational issues of interest to parents/guardians. Previously, the main aim of the PTCA was fund raising and although the association is still involved in this area the emphasis has moved towards encouraging all parents to get to know the College and to feel comfortable in our College environment. The PTCA meets monthly; any items of business are dealt with promptly and the main program of the night given prominence. The PTCA has a representative co-opted to College council; as distinct from the parents elected directly on to the College council. This provides an avenue for parents to raise issues with the council, which is the main decision making body of the College. All parents of students at this College are automatically entitled to become members of the PTCA. We would encourage and indeed welcome all parents to participate in the PTCA as a way of ensuring that the College's positive and caring attitude for our students continues now and in the future. YEAR 7 & 8 ADMINISTRATIVE & COURSE HANDBOOK CONTENTS