Our P&C is for EVERYONE in our school community!

Parents, carers, school staff and local community members who support our school are all welcome to join.

How involved do I need to be?   That's entirely up to you!

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You don't need to have loads of spare time, attend every meeting or volunteer at every event. But being a P&C member gives you a voice in the decisions we make, an opportunity to contribute ideas and a chance to help shape the learning, wellbeing and school experience of our students.

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​Why become a BESS P&C member?

Membership comes with some pretty fabulous benefits, including (but certainly not limited to):

• FREE membership! Renewed annually in March.

• VIP-ish invitations to P&C meetings and activities.

• First dibs on volunteering opportunities (the fun kind!).

• Flexible involvement — no guilt, no pressure.

• Permission to care loudly about your school!

• The inside scoop on what's happening around the school.

• An excellent excuse to drink coffee with other parents.

• Friends you didn't know you needed.

• The opportunity to share ideas, have your say and help make things happen.

• That feel-good "I'm helping my school" vibe!

 

WARNING: Side effects may include pride, connection, friendship and an overwhelming desire to make our school even better!

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Committee responsibilities

Committee members are expected to understand and comply with:

• The P&C Association Constitution.

• The P&C Association Code of Conduct contained in Schedule 2 of the Constitution.

• The school's Parent and Community Code of Conduct.

• Valid resolutions passed by the Association.

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These requirements help ensure our P&C remains respectful, accountable and focused on supporting our students and school community.

 

 Volunteering

Not interested in meetings or committee responsibilities and just want to volunteer?  No worries!

We always appreciate people willing to lend a hand at events, activities and fundraising initiatives.

You don't need to be a P&C member to volunteer. 

Simply add your name to our volunteer list and we'll let you know when opportunities arise.

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​Blue Cards

The safety and wellbeing of children is a priority for our P&C.

Our P&C has passed a resolution requiring all volunteers assisting at P&C events to hold a valid Blue Card, even where an exemption may otherwise apply.

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We also strongly encourage all P&C Committee Members to hold a valid Blue Card, although this is not mandatory for every position.

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Under Queensland's Blue Card requirements, a valid Blue Card is mandatory for:

• Executive Committee Members of the P&C Association.

• Community members aged 18 years or over whose only connection to the school is an interest in the school's welfare.

 

While other Committee Members may not be legally required to hold a Blue Card, we encourage everyone to obtain one as part of our shared commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students.

 

The good news?  Volunteer Blue Cards are free for eligible applicants!  You can find out more or apply, vist the Qld Goverment Blue Card website.

 

So what are you waiting for?  Come as you are. Contribute what you can.

Whether you've got five minutes, five hours, a brilliant idea or simply want to be part of something positive, there's a place for you in our P&C. 

Ready to get involved?  Click on the membership button to apply to become a P&C Committee Member.  We'd love to have you on board!

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