As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.
Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.
ESHS P&C Meetings are held on Wednesdays of week 3 and week 8 each term at 6:30 pm in the school library.
P&C meetings provide a valuable opportunity for two way communication between parents/carers and the school executive. The Principal or one of the Deputies provides an update on the latest news and events at the school, and seeks input and feedback regarding relevant school matters. Parents and carers also have the opportunity to ask questions, provide suggestions, and decide how P&C funds should be best spent.
P&C funds come from the P&C contribution component of school fees invoiced at the beginning of each year. These funds are used to help pay for annual academic and sporting presentation events, to provide modest financial aid to students who compete at a national or international level, and to contribute to the ongoing improvement of school infrastructure. Some recent projects have included:
- An upgrade of the canteen area basketball court
- An upgrade of the school hall audio-visual equipment
- Purchase of the large school hall fan
P&C members also make up part of the interview panel for some new staff hires. As key stakeholders in the education of our children/wards, this is a great opportunity to ensure a parental/caregiver perspective is taken into consideration when choosing teachers.
2021 Office Bearers
President: Barry Noble
Vice President: Marea Getsios
Secretary: Fiona Dell’Oro
Treasurer: Natalie Shaw
Executive Member: Rachel Palermo
Executive Member: Shaunagh Scott
Contact: Fiona Dell’Oro (Secretary) via email: fionadelloro@gmail.com
Counselling for families
The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.
Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.
- Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – 24-hour advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.
Interpreting and translations
We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.
If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.
For more information, listen in your language.
Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.
