Parent Group Induction Evening 2020

Catholic School Parents WA welcomed 50 parents from 16 schools across Perth who attended their Induction Evening held at their office on Thursday 13  February 2020.

The Induction Evening has become an annual event due to the positive feedback from parents in previous years and as in the past, parents present were predominantly new or current office bearers from the parent groups within their schools. They joined CSPWA council members and staff to learn about the Online Induction Resource available to all parents from schools who are affiliated with CSPWA. The online resource was developed to assist parents, especially those new to the parent group, in learning more about their roles and responsibilities within that group.

In addition to going through the various executive roles and responsibilities relating to the running of a parent group within a Catholic school, the online resource also provides information regarding Catholic Education WA, the Bishops Mandate Letter and School Boards. It also provides more specific advice and information regarding some of the key functions of a Parent Group such as spending monies raised through levies and additional fundraising efforts – the most commonly asked question of CSPWA staff!!

CSPWA were delighted to welcome Mr Wayne Bull, the recently appointed Deputy Executive Director - CEWA, who provided an affirming presentation relating to the vital role that parents play in Catholic school communities.  Mr Bull spoke briefly about school funding and whilst gratefully acknowledging the support from State and Federal governments, paid particular attention to the significant contribution that parents make though the payment of school fees and building levies. Mr Bull also referenced the many instances in the Bishops Mandate Letter where mention is made of the significant role that parents play in the education of their children. He spoke specifically of the expectation that we will be involved and should be and are welcomed by our schools to do so.

The evening ended with a lively question and answer session and as always members of CSPWA were blown away by the commitment of parents to their school communities. The positivity and willingness to get things right is warming to see and it is very affirming that in these days of the demise in volunteering that parents are keeping the flag flying in our Catholic schools!

To access the online induction please see here or to speak with a member of our office staff please call Theresa on 0438 915 924 or Siobhan on 0409 025 683.