A few weeks ago, I wrote about the establishing of a Principal’s Advisory Group (PAG) for GPCC.  Following this newsletter, you will receive an email with the terms of reference and an expression of interest form. The PAG will not only consist of parents but may also include some community members such as someone from our founding Church etc. If you are already a class parent representative, you cannot sit on both groups so may need to decide which role you would prefer to be in.

The CPR’s play a vital role in utilising the class Facebook page and helping generate community for the class/year level. We need volunteers there as well to keep an eye out for that opportunity in future too. The PAG role is a much broader one with a different emphasis as you will see from the terms of reference. Research shows that when parents have a voice into the school, the school is stronger and that is what we are looking for.

Our participation in the Fathering Project is also a way for you as a father or father figure to connect with the College as well as engaging in activities with other fathers and learning how to be a better father. Our Fathers’ Day Breakfast coming up on 1 September, is virtually fully subscribed and that is fantastic!

Seeking a position on the PAG is a great way to add value to your child’s education as we seek to listen to each other and work together to improve the quality of education all students experience here. We do not always know how what we are doing is impacting your child or your family so this is one way we can hear from parent representatives to ensure we are hitting the mark.

As you know, I am looking to move out of the Principal’s role and move full time into my other role as Executive Principal of the Melos Foundation. We have already advertised the Principal’s role and are delighted with the number of enquiries we have had. Pray with us as we go through a selection process to ensure we get just the right person to continue the work we have started in the past four years.

Our Primary students have done a wonderful job performing as part of the Wakakirri story/dance competition and have been selected to perform at a State level in early September. We are mighty thankful for the staff and the students who have worked hard to tell a story of hope which has resonated with the judges. Opportunities like this are a great way of exposing children to new experiences that help them grow in confidence and discover something more about themselves.

Phillip Nash