Parent Partnerships

Parent involvement and participation is warmly invited and actively encouraged. You can participate in a variety of ways such as school council, parents and friends, working bees, excursions. camps, volunteering in the classrooms and just by staying up to date with school news and happenings.

Just speak to your classroom teacher – or our Principal to find out more!

Parents & Event Committee

Box Hill North is strengthened by an active and supportive parent community, committed to supporting a positive experience for every child and their family. There are many opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s education at Box Hill North, inclusive of being a parent helper in the classroom, assisting with camps, excursions and sporting carnivals, or engaging in groups designed to support student learning.

The Parents & Event Committee (PEC) is an integral part of our community and openly welcomes new members. The PEC provide an important forum for parents to support each other and many of our programs.

The PEC meet regularly to lead fundraising opportunities as well as weekly informal social gatherings before assembly each Friday. This is a popular social activity for parents and a great way to connect with others’ – toddlers are always welcome. Our principal, Anna, is a frequent visitor to meetings, and is always prepared to discuss a wide range of key initiatives.

School Council

The School Council plays an important role in the operation of the school. Overall policy is determined by the School Council with the day-to-day programs and operations the responsibility of the Principal and staff.

The School Council is responsible for the schools:

Strategic Plan
Goals, priorities and plans
Planning, maintenance and upgrading of the buildings and grounds
Budget
Employment of staff for school based programs such as out of school hours care
Parent and community participation in the school
Buildings used by outside community members

The School Council has also established a number of committees to assist in its operation including:

Buildings and Grounds
Education
Finance
Kindergarten

Working Bee's

One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. At Box Hill North, our working bees are frequently attended with members of our community from all ages helping make a difference. We take great pride in our grounds and facilities with a constant desire to continually improve the overall learning experience for our students. Upcoming Working Bees are advertised on Compass and through our weekly newsletter.

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