PARENT INVOLVEMENT

PARENTS & FRIENDS

The St Joseph’s P & F enjoys a wonderful relationship with the school and its community. It’s a relationship built on many years of co-operation and respect with a good dose of fun too. Whether it be assisting the school through extra literacy or music resources, sporting equipment or ensuring all classes are kept up to date with the latest computer technology, your P & F is committed to helping the school in many ways.

With a passion for fundraising, the P & F raises a considerable amount each year for our school. We have donated funds to the school to support the emerging needs each year. Most recently we have assisted in refurbishing the new school hall and IT equipment for the classrooms.

Becoming involved in P & F activities is a fantastic way to keep in touch with what is happening in our school and a great opportunity to meet other parents. The P & F meet once a month and the meetings are fairly informal, come along and join us! Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month St Joseph’s Meeting Room at 6.00 pm.

THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT ASSEMBLY (CSPA) – DIOCESE OF LISMORE

The Catholic Schools Parent Assembly is a Diocesan Organisation established in 1996 to serve the needs of parents in regard to their faith and educational responsibilities as partners in Catholic Schooling. The CSPA is established under the authority of the Bishop and the guidance of the Diocesan Education Board.

Parent Assembly delegates forward information of interest in the school newsletter and through additional flyers.

What does the CSPA do for parents?

Provide opportunities for parents to gain knowledge and understanding on how to develop healthy, resilient families and improve the educational opportunities for their children. 

WE VALUE YOUR HELP

In addition to the Parents’ and Friends’ Association and the Class Parent Network, parents are strongly encouraged to offer their assistance to the staff in many other practical ways. Listed below are just some of the numerous ways you could involve yourself with your child’s education:

The school community always welcomes new volunteers for any activity. The staff and students require support in many aspects of school life. If you have a preference for one or more of these activities, speak to your child’s class teacher to organise a convenient time to assist.

We encourage parents and members of the community to assist us as volunteers in many school activities. Government legislation requires that volunteers must sign a Prohibited Persons Form prior to their involvement with children at the school.