St Hilda's P & F Association

St Hilda's P & F Association is an independent nonprofit organization affiliated with St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Western Australia. It serves as the Parents’ & Friends’ Association (P&F), composed primarily of parent volunteers from all year levels and members of the wider community connected to the school.

Purpose and Objectives

The principal objective of the St Hilda's P & F Association is to promote the wellbeing of St Hilda's School by fostering engagement and collaboration among the parents and families of enrolled students. The association aims to:

• Facilitate social connections among families of current students
• Build engagement within the parent body
• Represent and support the interests of parents
• Undertake small-scale fundraising initiatives approved by parents
• Enhance the educational experience of students
• Support the school's services, facilities, and opportunities for students
• Maintain respectful cooperation and communication with the school’s leadership, including the Principal and Council

Activities and Community Role

The P&F Association functions as the central organizing body for the school's extensive parent volunteer network. It coordinates a variety of activities and events that nurture a vibrant, inclusive community atmosphere. Parents actively contribute their time and efforts, supporting affordable and enjoyable functions throughout the school year. Additionally, each student year group is supported by year representatives who organize social events and help integrate new families.

Through these efforts, the association plays a key role in enriching school life and strengthening ties among families, students, and school leadership.

Organization

The association operates independently as a not-for-profit entity with membership open to all parents of students at St Hilda’s for the duration of their daughters’ enrolment. Its activities are designed to foster a collaborative and supportive school community through social events, fundraising, and parental representation.

This overview captures the fundamental mission and functions of the St Hilda's P & F Association as an active parent-led organization within the St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls community in Western Australia[1][4].

[1] https://www.sthildas.wa.edu.au/our-community/pf/ [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/1ba2634a-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd [3] https://www.sthildas.qld.edu.au/community/parent-volunteer-groups/parents-and-friends-association [4] https://www.sthildas.wa.edu.au/our-community/ [5] https://www.sthildas.qld.edu.au/community/parent-volunteer-groups/parents-and-friends-association-1