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P&C Federation

The P&C Federation is committed to a free public education system which is inclusive of all, irrespective of culture, gender, academic ability and socio-economic status. Parents, as partners in the education process, have a right and a responsibility to play an active role in the education of their children. We support nearly 2,000 P&C Associations across NSW, represent the voice of parents and work to help public school communities to thrive.

4 years ago

Parents call on new Federal Government to make public education a priority

MEDIA RELEASE 23 May 2022 Parents call on the new Federal Government to make public education a priority. The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales congratulates…

4 years ago

P&C Federation celebrates National Volunteer Week: 16-22 May 2022

This year, P&C Federation celebrates 100 years of P&C volunteering in NSW. P&C Associations and their parent, carer and community volunteers all around NSW support public schools in their local…

4 years ago

Advice on P&C Election Day Fundraising

As the Federal Election on 21 May approaches, many P&C Associations will be planning to hold fundraising events on the school grounds on the day. Please find below main points…

4 years ago

P&C Federation merchandise-sale of items with vintage design

P&C Federation is in the process of rebranding the merchandise that we offer to our members. We now expect that this stock with the new logo will not be available…

4 years ago

P&C Federation Annual General Meeting – Now Open to Motions

This year’s P&C Federation Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 27 August 2022. As per the P&C Federation Constitution, the Councillors (Board members) and Delegates from across…

4 years ago

‘Have your Say – Engaging parents and carers with their child’s education’ Survey

The NSW Department of Education is asking parents and carers to share their views in the Have Your Say survey to guide the development of a new Parent and Carer…

5 years ago

P&C Federation merchandise-sale of items with vintage design

P&C Federation is in the process of rebranding the merchandise that we offer to our members. We now expect that this stock with the new logo will not be available…

5 years ago

Joining The Online Safety Youth Advisory Council

The Federal Government is establishing an Online Safety Youth Advisory Council, to be coordinated by the eSafety Commissioner. The Council will be made up of 20 young Australians, aged 13…

5 years ago

P&C Federation Celebrates 100 years

Year of celebrations launched on P&C Day 2 March 2022 The Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW (P&C Federation) celebrates its centenary in 2022 – and 100 years…

5 years ago

Updated COVID Rules for Schools

The NSW Department of Education has updated its COVID rules for school sites. From Monday 28 February: schools will align with community settings of ‘symptomatic testing’ and the department will…

5 years ago

Return to school 2022 – Advice for P&C Associations

P&C Federation, in consultation with the Department of Education, provides the following advice to P&C Associations on the return to school 2022. Areas covered in this document are: • Mandatory…

5 years ago

NSW Releases Return to School Plan for NSW Schools released

The NSW Government has released its plans for the 2022 Term 1 return to school. Information for parents and carers can be found on the NSW Department of Education’s website:…

5 years ago

Department of Education Survey | Outcomes framework for students with disability

The Department of Education are creating an outcomes framework to measure and track the educational outcomes of students with disability and are inviting students, and their parents and carers to…

5 years ago

P&C Federation Holiday Office Closure and Merchandise Orders

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE P&C Federation will close for the holidays from Monday 20 December 2021 until Friday 7 January 2022. The office will reopen on Monday 10 January 2022. You…

5 years ago

Community Building Partnership 2021 round announced

If you have applied for government funding under the Community Building Partnership CBP2021 round in April/May this year, the wait is over. Letters of notification have been sent to applicants….

5 years ago

NSW Department of Education Disability Strategy Reference Group – Expressions of interest for new members

The NSW Department of Education is looking for new members to provide advice on the education of students with disability as part of the Disability Strategy Reference Group. The Department…

5 years ago

Rollout of Home Testing for Primary School Students

The NSW Department of Education has announced it is expanding the use of Rapid Antigen Home Testing (RAHT) to reduce the time school students and staff spend away from school…

5 years ago

Have Your Say! Working Together to Strengthen Consent Education

Students across the state, both past and present, have called for improved consent education. This follows a recent petition by former Sydney student Chanel Contos which led to thousands of…

5 years ago

School Banking Programs in Schools

On 24 October 2021, the Treasurer and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, the Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC, announced that school banking programs will no longer be run in…

5 years ago

Mandatory Vaccination Public Health Order – Advice for P&C Associations

P&C Federation has put together advice and information for P&C Associations to support them in complying with the Public Health Order requiring all people who work in government schools and early childhood education (ECE) sites, including…

5 years ago

Updated Department of Education Roadmap for Term 4

From Monday, 8 November, all schools will operate on updated Level 3 settings for the rest of Term 4, with additional activities allowed in a COVID-safe manner: School sports allowed…

5 years ago

Sharing of School Facilities Policy

The Department of Education has consolidated advice from different existing policies about sharing school facilities into one simplified Sharing of School Facilities policy. The aim has been to make information about sharing…

5 years ago

Update on Ventilation in Schools

NSW School Infrastructure has undertaken a comprehensive review of the ventilation in NSW’s 2,200+ government schools. This consisted of a state-wide review of the windows, fans and ventilation systems in…

5 years ago

New Information for Parents and Carers on the Return to School

On Thursday 7 October 2021, the NSW Department of Education released new advice for families about the roadmap for the return to school. They can be read here: Roadmap for…

5 years ago

P&C Federation’s Response to the Latest Announcement on the Return to School

The NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has today announced amendments to the timetable for returning to face-to-face learning. Students will now return in the following order: From 18 October – department…

5 years ago

P&C Federation 2021 Supplementary Election

Earlier this year, Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of New South Wales held an election of Councillors and Delegates. After the completion of this election process, a number of…

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