P+C Update

In week eight we held our Annual General Meeting for 2025, where all positions in the P & C were vacated and a new committee elected. We thank all our committee members and volunteers for their efforts throughout 2024 and into 2025 – you are an integral part of our school community, and our success is truly to the credit of all our members.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Keerthi Thummalapally as our outgoing president. Her leadership and support for the school were outstanding and we are forever grateful for her contribution. I would also like to thank Sana Riaz who served as our secretary during this time. Secretary is such a vital role in our organisation and Sana has been a constant supportive force throughout.

On that note, I would like to introduce you to the 2025 Committee for the P & C:

- - President Michelle van Lier
  - Vice President Terri Guirguis
  - Secretary Meagan Nicholls
  - Treasurer Melanie O’Brien
  - Public Officer Jasmaine Moore
  - Fundraising Terri Guirguis & Jasmaine Moore
  - General Committee Sana Riaz & Rebecca Wood

Thank you to all who nominated and joined the committee this year. New members and volunteers are always welcome at any time throughout the school year. See below for how to contact us or get involved.

I am excited to return as the P & C President for 2025 and I look forward to delivering some great events and outcomes for the Charles Weston School Community.

Michelle van Lier - President

Help Needed!! Election BBQ - 3 May

You may have heard in the news; the Federal Election has finally been announced for 3 May 2025. Charles Weston School Coombs Parents & Citizens Association are hoping to host a BBQ and bake sale on this day at the school which is likely to be a polling centre.

This is a huge event for us, and we need your help to make it a success. If you can spare some time to help on the day (even one hour) please click on the registration form here https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdJ8Zwzve9zi8.../viewform

Stay tuned for further announcements and updates

Mother’s Day Breakfast - Friday 9 May

We are excited to host our annual Mother’s Day breakfast in the STEM rooms at the school on Friday 9 May (term 2 Week 2) to celebrate all the fantastic ladies in our lives. So, whether you are a mum, step-mum, grandmother, aunty or favourite family friend… join us to celebrate the ladies in our school community.

We will have some delicious breakfast treats, along with our gift stall and card making activities for the kids.

Gentlemen and volunteers … it’s your time to shine!!!

If you can assist on the day to make this event extra special for our ladies, please click here and register to help for the event https://forms.gle/KRHjtuEEyhbo21bPA

More details to come via socials and Seesaw.

Term Two School Disco - Friday 27 June

The P & C is exploring options for a school disco on Friday of Term 2, week 9. Save the date and keep an eye out for updates after the Easter Break.

P & C Association Contact Information

Next Meeting: Wednesday 14 May 2025 (Term 2, Week 3)

7:00pm in the school library

Or via zoom https://RSMAU.zoom.us/j/98289492248

Website: https://charles-weston-pc.square.site/

This includes our Second-Hand Uniform Shop

Email: charleswestonparents@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWSCParents

Connect With Other Parents and P & C

WhatsApp groups provide another channel of information for parents and the opportunity to connect and chat with others in your child’s year group. Simply scan the QR code at the school front office using your phone camera to join the relevant group.

We are aware some families are not comfortable sharing their mobile numbers via WhatsApp. Unfortunately, this is an app setting and cannot be changed. We recommend joining our Facebook (private) group to receive regular updates. Please set notification settings for the group to All Posts so you don's miss anything.

Join private Facebook group here: Enter code CWSC when asked

https://www.facebook.com/groups/charleswestonschoolcoombs

***** PLEASE READ - Group chat privacy and communication standards*****

The group is for parents and care givers of Charles Weston students only, please do not share with friends and members outside our school community.
Please be always respectful and mindful of others.
Chats are to be text only – please do not post any pictures of children as this will breach privacy rules.
Anyone using unsavoury language or not adhering to the above will be removed from the group immediately by the administrator.
WhatsApp is not a marketing or promotion channel. If you would like to feature your business or community group – please contact the P&C directly on the email below or via our Facebook page.

SCHOOL SAFETY SERIES – EPISODE 2

Safe School Environments

Creating a safe environment around our school requires a collaborative approach from everyone, including parents, teachers, children and the broader community. Please drive slowly around the school and be courteous to other drivers and teachers.

A great way to improve safety around the school is to decrease the number of cars on the road, particularly during the peak times. Encouraging children to walk or ride to school has many great benefits, including less congestion, increased safety, and healthier and happier children.

Alternatively, consider dropping off and collecting students from streets a little distance from the school to reduce traffic in the school carpark, which will help to increase safety.

If you need to drive your children to school, please obey the road rules and always be on the lookout for pedestrians and other motorists.