Thank you to the following parents who have been elected onto the Exec Committee of the School Community Council (SCC).

Chair: Mrs Lisa Ryan

Secretary: Mrs Sam Johnson

Treasurer: Mrs Liz Ferguson

Council Members: Mrs Bonita Taylor and Mrs Lauren Eccleston

At last Wednesday’s Meet and Greet session, Mrs Sarah Rose (CECG Family Engagement Officer) spoke briefly prior to the parents present about the new framework for the Community Council.

The Community Council (CC) will now be referred to as the School Community Council (SCC), a slight name-change to reflect that EVERY parent/carer is now considered a member of the SCC. As a member of our School Community Council, you will become part of a network of parents and carers across the school that work together with the Principal and staff, to build a supportive and inclusive school community. You will be able to contribute to our school and our fundraising and community building activities in a way that suits you.  For some families this may be regular participation in activities, initiatives and events across the school year; for others it may be a dedicated focus on one particular event or a role about which they are truly passionate.

The SCC model allows parents and carers a more flexible model for ‘opt in’ and ‘opt out’ of activities. In a nutshell this means that if you have a passion for organising certain events eg trivia night, meat raffle roster, disco night etc etc, you can put your idea forward to the SCC and offer to run one activity or fundraiser. It is a more flexible model then in the previous CC framework. The SCC are keen to hear from parents/carers with new ideas to help promote our school and/or assist with fundraising.

Please contact any member of the SCC if you wish to find out more or discuss any ideas.