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Be Part of Your School
Connection Builds Stronger Schools
When parents and carers are engaged, schools benefit from stronger relationships, better communication and a clearer understanding of family perspectives.
Being involved can help you:
Most schools offer a mix of ways for families to connect, including:
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Volunteering at events or in classrooms
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Attending information sessions and meetings
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Participating in surveys and feedback
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Joining or engaging with the school’s P&C
You can choose what fits your time, interest and energy.
Parents Working Together
A Parents and Citizens association brings families together to support the school community. P&Cs help build connections, represent parent views and contribute to school life in practical ways.
Most schools have a P&C. If you are unsure how to contact your school’s P&C, your school can point you in the right direction.
Many parents and carers choose to get involved at their school, through their P&C. This is one way to connect with other families and contribute at a school level. Joining the P&C doesn’t require special skills, just an interest in supporting students and strengthening public education.
When you participate in a P&C you:
If you are unsure how to contact your school’s P&C, your school can point you in the right direction.
Getting Started is Easier Than you Think
Curious about your school’s P&C but not sure where to start?
Getting involved can be as simple as turning up, listening, or helping out in small ways that fit your life.
You don’t need special skills or lots of time. Just an interest in being part of your school community.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
ACT Parents supports parents and carers with practical guidance, trusted information and opportunities to have a say in public education across the ACT.
