As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.
Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)
Enhancing our P&C Engagement
Our P&C is a vibrant community comprising parents, carers, and members of our community, all united by a common goal: to enrich the educational experience at Haberfield Public School (HPS). Regular P&C meetings serve as a platform for collaborative decision-making, policy development, and the pursuit of grant opportunities, alongside fundraising endeavours.
Diverse Activities and Achievements
Our P&C is a dynamic force, engaging in a multitude of initiatives aimed at enhancing our school environment. Over the past year, we've celebrated significant achievements, including the successful installation of air conditioning and upgrades to our electrical board, the drafting and implementation of a Behaviour Policy, and the initial rollout of new classroom furniture following a thorough audit. Additionally, our efforts in traffic safety, exemplified by the opening of the Chandos Street gate, have made significant strides in improving traffic safety around our school. Other past achievements include the advocacy for the construction of the pedestrian footbridge over Parramatta Road. Moreover, there has been a commendable increase in P&C membership, and our Uniform Shop has undergone a new and improved approach.
Looking ahead, our P&C is filled with enthusiasm for the upcoming year and is eagerly anticipating close collaboration with the school to expand upon current projects and pioneer innovative initiatives.
Fundraising for Purpose
Central to our mission is fundraising to improve our school’s environment and resources. In previous years, funds raised by our P&C have facilitated upgrades to play equipment, acquisition of literacy and numeracy resources, and the provision of interactive whiteboards.
Our P&C Fundraising groups take the lead in organising captivating events that unite our school community, fostering a sense of togetherness while also raising funds to enhance our school environment.
Lend a hand by joining one of our working groups – membership is not required to participate!
Uniform Shop: haberfielduniforms@gmail.com
Sustainability: sustainability.haberfieldpandc@gmail.com
Student Experience: paul.rupil@gmail.com
Grants: haberfieldpandc@gmail.com
Traffic Safety: haberfieldpandc@gmail.com
First Nations Engagement Group: chela.weitzel@gmail.com
P&C meeting details
We encourage you to make your voice heard. Whether through joining our P&C, attending meetings, participating in working groups, or reaching out via email, there are numerous avenues for involvement.
There are two meetings per term held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Meetings are held at school in the OSHC HUB (left of the basketball court), but we will also offer the option to Zoom in for those unable to attend in person. Details on how to Zoom in, as well as the agenda and other documents will be sent out via Enews before the meeting.
P&C Association Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Annual General Meeting is held once a year. At this meeting, our P&C Executive are elected for the forthcoming year, by attending parents that are financial members of our school P&C.
Related links
Visit the P&C School Uniform Shop
Become an active participant in your school community!
Connect with us at: haberfieldpandc@gmail.com
P&C Executive contact communication Secretary at:
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Counselling for families
The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.
Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.
- Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – an advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.
Interpreting and translations
We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.
If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.
For more information, listen in your language.
Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.