This section has information about Parents Victoria itself – our Constitution, Policy Manual and other documentation.
Annual Calendar
Annual Calendar Creating an annual calendar for your club’s activities will help you to plan ahead. You can refer to it at each meeting so
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meetings have their own specific procedures, as follows: The month in which the The Annual General Meeting must be held is specified in
Boosting numbers at your AGM
This article comes from our friends at the Fundraising Directory. It’s AGM season and you may be busy looking for a new executive or trying
Building a sense of community
Parent Clubs fulfil an important social function. This has always been and continues to be a significant aspect of any Parent Club’s purpose. Apart from
Building participation and support
Why do parents join a Parent Club? Most parents join a parent club because they are interested in their child’s education and wish to be
Case study: Wembley Primary School
This article from Wembley Primary School’s Parent Association was published in Parents Voice in November 2022. It’s a great example of many of the values
Committee: office bearers overview
All clubs must have a president, secretary and treasurer. Clubs that are members of Parents Victoria should also have a Parents Victoria representative. Many clubs
Committee: Role of the President
The president is the spokesperson for the club and often represents the club at official functions. The president has an important role in generating enthusiasm
Committee: Role of the Secretary
The main tasks of the secretary are preparation of minutes and agenda and dealing with correspondence. The secretary is also usually responsible for the practical
Committee: Role of the Treasurer
The duties of the Treasurer may vary depending on the size and structure of the club but will usually include: Make sure that the secretary
Common meeting problems (and how to handle them)
Containing a long winded speaker or dominator People are often unaware that they are “going on” or stopping others from participating. It helps if you
Education Department and beyond
On this page we have listed various resources on the Education Department website and other organisations that may be useful. For Parent Club matters If
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