From the School Council
#ProudToBePublic | Parents and Friends Association | 2023 Council
If you follow social media, you may have seen #ProudToBePublic trending lately with many amazing stories from prominent Australians who were educated in the public system. I’m a firm believer in government education for the values, diversity, peer group and quality of teaching and learning. Supporting our children’s secondary schools is giving them wings to soar. Your help assists our school to have the resources and support it needs to thrive and give our kids the education they deserve, teacher support and professional development.
Ways to support our school include paying voluntary contributions. Like all government schools, Chelt.Sec has a limited budget and your contributions help bridge the gap and provide resources to enhance the education school can deliver – activities, specialised equipment, learning resources, buildings and grounds. If you are able to contribute, please do – it makes a huge difference.
And get involved! Attend school events, volunteer to help out, and meet other parents. Be part of a supportive community and show your child the value of being an engaged citizen. It's not just about your child; it's about building a vibrant community that uplifts every student and celebrates their unique talents.
#proudtobepublic
Susannah Bowen-Wheatley
President
Parents and Friends Association
We continue to seek interested parents and friends to join the Cheltenham Secondary College Parents and Friends Association (PFA). We are not looking for you to single-handedly run all sorts of complex meetings or events. We simply want the PFA to have a large group of individuals willing to help at any fundraising or school events. We want it to be a fun group of people rather than a burden and grind for those involved.
If you are interested in being added to our mailing list, please complete the PFA Expression of Interest survey. To find out more contact Sharon: pfcheltsec@gmail.com
About Chelt.Sec School Council
Every government school has a council. Council’s role is governance and oversight. Council assists to develop and monitor strategic priorities, plans, policies and budgets, working with school staff leadership. School Council members are drawn from students, parents, Department of Education staff and the community.
2023 School Council
Susannah Bowen-Wheatley: President
Rory Hall: Vice President
Bridget Geers: Treasurer
Parent members: Ester Yefet, Andrew Hall
Student members: Campbell Hall, Hassan El-Manea
DET members: Karl Russell, Brooke Matthews, Emily Nicholls, Peter Allen
To find out more or get involved in School Council, contact Susannah (President):
Join the family community on Facebook for swapping information, textbook and uniform secondhand sales: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cheltsecfamily