Community involvement

Oatley Public School is incredibly proud of its caring and inclusive community. We welcome parental involvement and actively engage with families and local partners within our immediate community to create a supportive network that enhances student learning and wellbeing. This strong sense of community reflects our commitment to working together so that every child can thrive.

Parents and carers can get involved through our Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) or by volunteering at our school.

Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)

Our P&C is a group of parents, carers and school community members. They assist with school planning, fundraising, events and volunteering. Our P&C works in partnership with our school to promote the interests of our school community.

Joining the P&C a great way to meet other families, get involved and contribute to our school's future. We would love to have you on board!

What does the P&C do?

• Raise funds for the school through social events and fundraising.
• Promote the interests of the school by bringing parents, citizens, students and teaching staff into close co-operation.
• Assist in providing facilities and equipment for the school and in promoting the recreation and welfare of the students at the school
• Report on the material requirements of the school and to advise on the subject of school maintenance.
• Assist and co-operate with the teaching staff in public functions associated with the school.
• Assist in any matters which the Minister may seek the co-operation of the association.

Join our P&C

Requirement: To join our OPS P&C, you must be parents or guardians of students attending Oatley Public School or citizens within the Oatley school community.

There will be a $6 registration fee. The fees are a mandatory government requirement and will be used to support student education programs.

Timing of P&C meetings

When: Our P&C meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm, except during holidays.
Where: online via Zoom

All of our school community members are welcome to join the P&C meetings to find out information about the school and its students. These meetings also provide opportunities for parents to become involved with the management of the school. Topics of interest relating to student development and specific educational programs are also discussed.

Members can add specific topics to the meeting’s agenda by emailing it through our contact page.

2025/2026 Oatley Public School P&C Committee

• President: Liz Matthews
• Vice President: Melissa Ridley and Tanya McGivern
• Secretary - Rita Ziolkowski
• Treasurer - Dan Hogg
• Fundraising & Events - Cat Eldering
• Grants - Fidelma Maher
• Building Fund - Kate Guthrie
• Uniform Shop/Canteen Convenor -Meagan Rees
• Sponsorship - Bronwyn Jackson
• Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator - VACANT
• Auditor - VACANT

Volunteer at our school

Helping out at school is a great way to get involved in your school community.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• helping in the canteen
• getting involved in the P&C
• listening to children read in the classroom
• volunteering on sports days and other school events
• helping supervise excursions.

Get in touch to find out how you can help! You will need to completed a Working With Children declaration form and provide 100 points of identification to our office staff.

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