Parents’ Association

Parents at St John’s College

Parents play a vital role in the ongoing development and success of St John’s College.

Parents offer a huge resource and support base for the school community while showing their children the importance of participating in the larger community. By interacting with teachers, college staff and other parents on a regular basis, you’ll gain a first-hand understanding of your child’s daily activities.

We invite all parents, grandparents and guardians to become active members of the Parents’ Association (PA). The main aims and objectives of the PA are:

To foster fellowship and goodwill amongst parents and other members of the College community
To encourage active participation of parents, grandparents and guardians in all aspects of College life
To undertake projects that will benefit the College and the education and development of the college students
To receive and generate funds that will support the College and its students
To assist the College Principal and school Leadership Team to review policies and procedures as required.

The PA meets on the second Wednesday of each month with meetings starting at 6.30pm.
Examples of recent PA events include:

Annual Dinner Dance
Mothers and Fathers’ Day stall
Working bees
Easter fundraiser
New Parent Welcome BBQ
Twilight Picnic
Disco night
Special canteen food days
Assist with Performing Arts programs
Assist with school camps and sports events
Policy and procedures review

Support Groups

The PA currently has 5 dedicated sub-committees that actively meet with the school Leadership Team to discuss and prepare programs of work that will benefit the wider College community. The sub-committees currently active include:

Education Sub-committee
Building & Grounds Sub-committee
Fundraising Sub-committee
Operations Sub-committee
Orthodoxy Sub-committee

If you would like to participate in any aspect of the PA please contact us at pa@stjohnspreston.vic.edu.au or phone 03 8373 4344.