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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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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)…

2 years ago

P&C Day | Wednesday, 1 March 2023

P&C Day is your day to celebrate the incredible work that your P&C Association has achieved, and to tell everyone about your school community volunteers that generously give their time…

2 years ago

P&C Federation 2023 Election of Board Councillors and Delegates

The P&C Federation NSW was established over 100 years ago and is committed to a free public education system, open to all people irrespective of culture, gender, academic ability,…

2 years ago

Invitation to Comment: Inquiry into Disruption in Australian School Classrooms

There is currently a Federal Senate inquiry into disruption in Australian school classrooms, conducted by the Senate Education and Employment Committee. Submissions are due on Friday, 31 March 2023. More…

3 years ago

Support for families in flood-affected areas

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…

3 years ago

Requirements for P&C Associations to accept NSW Back-to-school vouchers

Under the NSW Government’s Back-to-School program, every school child enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 12 in 2023 is entitled to 3 x $50 vouchers which will be valid until 30…

3 years ago

Fee relief for families with children in preschool

Starting in 2023, the NSW Government will be providing fee relief for families with children attending a preschool program. Families with 3-5 year old children in community, mobile and NSW…

3 years ago

P&C Federation Centenary Celebrations 2022

[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text] In 2022 the Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations celebrates 100 years of volunteering for NSW public schools. We are sharing highlights from key events including our 2022…

3 years ago

P&C Federation NSW & NSW Department of Education Partnership Agreement Consultation with P&C Associations

P&C Federation NSW and the NSW Department of Education are developing a long-term Partnership Agreement that will further build on our strong working relationship. By partnering together, we can better…

3 years ago

Rewarding excellence in teaching – the NSW Department of Education wants to hear from parents and carers

Parents and carers have the opportunity to hear about the Rewarding Excellence in Teaching project and how you can be involved in the consultation process. The Rewarding Excellence in Teaching…

3 years ago

2022 Christmas BBQ Raffle – Three amazing BBQ gift sets to give away!

To get into the festive spirit, we are giving away three BBQ gift sets to Office Bearers of Member P&C Associations for all your BBQ fundraising needs as part of…

3 years ago

P&C Federation finalists in Association Forum’s Association Awardsᵀᴹ

P&C Federation was honoured to be recognised as a finalist in the Associations Forum 2022 Association Awardsᵀᴹ night on Tuesday, 8 November for the Association of the Year Award™ category….

3 years ago

P&C Federation NSW Annual Volunteer Awards 2022 Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the P&C Federation Annual Volunteer Awards 2022. A record number of submissions were received and all nominees and finalists demonstrated dedication, commitment and a passion…

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