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1 year ago

Message from the CEO

This week, I had the privilege of standing alongside teachers, principals, students, and staff in public education to represent NSW parents in calling for full funding of our public schools….

1 year ago

Message from the CEO

As we mark Public Education Week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible community that makes our public schools in NSW truly exceptional. For over…

2 years ago

Announcement: New CEO of The P&C Federation of NSW, Gemma Quinn

The P&C Federation of NSW is excited to announce the appointment of Gemma Quinn as our new Chief Executive Officer. Gemma has been an integral part of our team for…

2 years ago

Major Strides in Education Funding, Yet Full Funding Goal Remains Elusive

The P&C Federation today commends the NSW Government for the record investment in Education, which sees a historic allocation of $27.9 billion towards improving facilities and resources across New South…

2 years ago

More than Two Million Health Professionals and Parents back government Vaping reform

The P&C Federation and the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand have come together to back the Federal Government vaping prescription legislation. Quote attributable to P&C Federation President Yvonne…

2 years ago

Statement to Members from the President

We know that many of our members are concerned about the recently announced funding cuts to public schools. We are also aware that some confusion exists with respect to…

2 years ago

NSW Parents give Federal Budget a ‘D’

Disappointment was at the forefront of parents’ minds tonight as the Federal Budget was handed down. The promised commitment to fully fund public schools was noticeably absent, leaving the kids…

2 years ago

Applying for placement in an opportunity class – a webinar for parents of Year 4 students

Wednesday, 3 April 2024 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT If your child is currently in Year 4, you may wish to apply for placement in an opportunity class for…

2 years ago

P&C Day 2024

P&C Day 2024 is coming up in just a few days and we want to celebrate your P&C. Every year P&Cs volunteer countless hours to make important contributions to their…

2 years ago

Joint Letter to The Hon. Jason Clare MP

15 February 2024 The Hon. Jason Clare MP Minister for Education PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Minister Clare, We the undersigned represent the…

2 years ago

Full Funding Matters

Increasing funding to public schools is one of our top advocacy priorities for 2024. We are strongly committed to championing a commitment from NSW and Federal governments to meet the…

2 years ago

Back to school webinar to kick-off 2024

The webinar is open to all parents and carers and will take an in-depth look at the year ahead. Parents and carers of NSW public school students are invited to…

2 years ago

Invitation to all Parents and Carers | Transport for NSW Interactive Workshop

Transport for NSW wants to hear from parents of school-aged children about travel to and from school. This workshop will be held online via a Microsoft Teams video link on…

2 years ago

Waratah Public School P&C Vice President honoured

Waratah Public School P&C Vice President honoured Waratah Public School P&C Vice President Rachel Garner was named joint Member of the Year at the NSW P&C Federation Annual Conference on…

2 years ago

Emu Heights wins P&C Association of the Year

Emu Heights wins P&C Association of the Year Emu Heights Public School P&C has been named the NSW P&C Association of the Year. President Owen Sargeant accepted the award on…

2 years ago

Principal of Year and joint Member of the Year

NSW P&C Annual Conference and Awards a huge success Jerrabomberra Public School P&C had extra cause to celebrate after taking out two awards at the NSW P&C Federation Annual Conference…

2 years ago

Prue Car praises P&C Associations for their contribution to NSW schools

Prue Car praises P&C Associations for their contribution to NSW schools “Our system could not survive without you.” That was the message from Deputy Premier and Education Minister Prue Car…

2 years ago

P&C Federation NSW 2023 Annual Awards Finalists

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…

2 years ago

Have your say on the draft plan for NSW public education

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…

2 years ago

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

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…

2 years ago

Meet our new President

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…

2 years ago

Communicating with parents and carers – Have Your Say

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…

3 years ago

Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into artificial intelligence in Australian education

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…

3 years ago

Murat Dizdar is the new Education Department Secretary

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…

3 years ago

P&C Associations May Now Incorporate Free of Charge

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…

3 years ago

Improving the experience of transitioning to high school for all students

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)…

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