Newtown Public School Parents and Citizens' Association
The Newtown Public School Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) is a nonprofit organisation supporting Newtown Public School in New South Wales, Australia. Registered as a charity (ABN 84515422928RR0001), it operates under a structured framework to facilitate community engagement and school improvement initiatives.

Structure and Membership

The association comprises parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members. Financial membership is obtained through a nominal donation, granting voting rights at meetings. Members participate in decision-making processes and contribute to working groups focused on specific projects.

Governance

An elected executive committee oversees operations, with roles including president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Annual general meetings determine leadership appointments and review strategic priorities.

Activities

The P&C organises working groups to address school-related projects, such as uniform policy reviews and fundraising campaigns. These groups operate under P&C-endorsed guidelines and are classified as either ad hoc (task-specific) or standing (ongoing). Fundraising efforts support educational resources, infrastructure, and programs to enhance student outcomes.

Objectives

Key priorities include fostering community partnerships, advocating for parent involvement in education, and collaborating with school staff to advance learning initiatives. The association also promotes events to strengthen relationships between students, families, and staff.

[1] https://newtown-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/parent-information/parents-and-citizens-association.html [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/cafee58d-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [3] https://newtownn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/p-c.html [4] https://newtownss.eq.edu.au/OurCommunity/Pandc/Pages/Pandc.aspx [5] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/cafee58d-3aaf-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/people