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P&C Federation NSW 2023 Annual Awards Finalists

18/08/2023

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the 2023 P&C Federation Annual Awards. We are thrilled to announce the finalists for each category Winners will be announced during the 2023 Annual Conference and Award Ceremony on Saturday, 26 August…

Have your say on the draft plan for NSW public education

14/08/2023

Your voice will help shape the future of NSW public education. Why is the NSW Department of Education consulting on this plan? The NSW Department of Education is consulting on its future plan for education. The input from parents and…

Partnership Agreement ensures a stronger voice for public school parents and carers

03/08/2023

New P&C Federation President Yvonne Hilsz has hit the ground running. After being elected last Sunday, she met up with Education Minister Prue Car and Education Department Secretary Murat Dizdar at Cambridge Park Public School on Monday to launch our…

Meet our new President

31/07/2023

Yvonne Hilsz is the new P&C Federation President. The Sydney electorate Councillor was elected at yesterday’s new Board orientation meeting, during which Glenn Campbell of the Hunter electorate was voted in as Vice President and Jason Wong from the North…

Communicating with parents and carers – Have Your Say

20/07/2023

Your voice matters! The NSW Department of Education is seeking expressions of interest from parents and carers of NSW public school students to participate in interviews and focus groups to discuss how schools communicate with parents and carers. This important…

Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into artificial intelligence in Australian education

21/06/2023

There is a national inquiry into artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the education system, to which the P&C Federation intends to make a submission. As this is a new and developing subject, we are keen to find out parents’ feelings…

Murat Dizdar is the new Education Department Secretary

09/06/2023

Murat Dizdar is the new Education Department Secretary Congratulations to Murat Dizdar on his appointment as the new NSW Education Department Secretary. We look forward to continuing our continuing partnership and collaborative relationship with the Department and Mr Dizdar on…

P&C Associations May Now Incorporate Free of Charge

11/05/2023

The P&C Federation has decided to allow member P&C Associations to apply to become incorporated without paying a fee. Previously, P&C Associations wishing to incorporate had to pay an administration fee of $100, but this application process is now permanently…

Improving the experience of transitioning to high school for all students

11/05/2023

Transitioning to high school can be an exciting and challenging time for students, their parents and carers, and schools. In consultation with schools, the NSW Department of Education (the department) is researching practices that appear to support successful transitions, as…

Support for families in flood-affected areas

08/12/2022

The NSW Department of Education has provided the following advice on support for families in flood-affected areas. Mosquito-borne disease prevention NSW Health have shared the following important message about protecting yourself and loved ones against mosquito-borne diseases over the summer…