What is the P&F?
The P&F is the formal body for the engagement of parents in the life of the school. The P&F exists to:

• formally recognise the role that parents/carers play in the education of their children;
• provide a collaborative, accessible forum for parents to meet formally and regularly with school staff to discuss matters pertaining to the education of students;
• provide a parental perspective to assist the Principal in decision making;
• allow parents to be informed and educated about the faith-life and educational goals of the school;
• promote appropriate social contact among Parents & Friends;
• foster effective partnerships between parents, students, staff, Parish and Diocese; and
• to raise funds to provide resources to enrich the learning environment of the school.

St Michael's Parents and Friends Association (P&F) plays a vital part in supporting the school community. It is a forum for parents to contribute suggestions and ideas that assist the principal's role of building a welcoming and supportive community.

Rather than specific roles, the P&F is organised through a number of small working groups, each one managed by a Coordinator, who is supported by class representatives. The coordinators meet with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal as needed otherwise business arising will be agreed upon via email or P&F meeting.

Involvement in the P&F
These events would not happen without the help of volunteers. Every family at the school is automatically a part of the P&F and is invited to attend meetings, events and help where possible. The level of involvement in the P&F is up to the individual and can range from being a committee member, class coordinator, attending meetings or helping out when there is an event on.

Every P&F fundraiser is run entirely by volunteers - from the big jobs of organising events, right down to baking cupcakes or cooking a sausage sizzle for an hour. No amount of support is too great or small.

GET INVOLVED IN 2022
Many hands make light work, and we thank the many parents who have kindly offered their time to help out in any way.

This year we say farewell to Donna Walsh who has stepped down from her position as social media manager.    

Our first P&F meeting was held on the 11th March 2022.  A copy of the meeting minutes are below.

P&F roles for 2022:-
President: Melissa Bartolo  
Treasurer: Linda Francis / Yasmine Gospel / Amy James 
Social Media/Parents and Friends Facebook page:- Yasmine Gospel / Emma Neggo

Class Coordinators for 2022
Kinder:  Amy James / Tessa Steele
Year 1:  Helen Saunders
Year 2: Katrina Bartone
Year 3: Melissa Bartolo / Tessa Steele
Year 4: Theresa Catania
Year 5: Vanessa Tasker
Year 6:  Linda Francis

If you are interested, please send an email to the P&F c/- info@smmdow.catholic.edu.au stating which role you wish to be considered for nomination.

Further information regarding the Catholic Education Office P&F can be found here DOW Link for-parents- pandf

St Michael's P&F Facebook
We are on facebook - click the link below.