Parent Teacher

The Wadestown School Parent Teacher Association is a parent driven organisation working to benefit all of our children. We have Charitable Status and by having a child/children at Wadestown School you automatically become a member. We would welcome your involvement in whatever form you are able to contribute, however we do not require your participation as a condition of membership.

Times are changing and so are the needs of our schools. The money the school receives from government only just covers the day-to-day running costs and there is very little left over for those extras that everyone wants, to create that great learning environment for our children at Wadestown School.

Of course we all want our children to participate in art, music, IT projects and have great sports equipment but we also want our children to be proud of their school and their classroom environment. To do all of this the school needs extra money.

We see our role as:
• Helping the school to function as a community
• Being an important link between the parents and the school
• Organising fun and successful social events
• Fundraising for special projects
• Helping to host special occasions
• Organising assistance from parents for specific activities and rosters

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meetings are held approximately twice a term, usually in the evenings and our aim is for them to last no longer than 1½ hours. Meetings are open to everyone and your input is always welcome. Please see it as an opportunity to understand how all those extras are provided and meet other parents. If you come to meetings it doesn't mean you will be given a job. If you don't come you can still help in other ways. The Principal and members of the Board of Trustees are regular attendees.
 
There is a small Committee which consists of a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Classroom Coordinator, and Fundraising Coordinator.