A few years back, we made the switch from using P&C as our primary meeting name to Parent Connect. This change aimed to alter perceptions of our P&C and move away from traditional associations from primary school. Our goal was to foster stronger connections with parents and caregivers, enabling us to gain insights into school activities, gather school-related ideas, and involve the community in school decisions. We aimed to amplify the voices of more parents, caregivers, and the wider community.
The P&C is active in lobbying relevant authorities to benefit the students. Some of the areas in which the P&C Association actively provides consultation and approval/endorsement include:
Textbook and resources scheme
The P&C supports a Textbook and Resource Scheme as operated by the school. This scheme allows students to have access to all avenues of learning materials, including textbooks, class book sets, printed notes, physical education resources, sport resources, Resource Centre and computer resources. The form to join the scheme can be downloaded from the link on the right of this page.
Textbook allowance
As outlined in the Textbook & Resources Scheme documents, the applicable Government Textbook Allowance for each year level is paid directly to the school. Parents have the right not to elect to join the Textbook & Resources Scheme but must (in lieu) provide all the resources themselves. The P&C has investigated the costs of equipping students and encourages all parents to seriously consider joining the Text and Resource Hire Scheme. Should parents/caregivers wish to make an arrangement with the school, regular payments can be made during the year to ease the burden on the household budget. These payments can be made at the school office and EFTPOS is available.
Subject charges
Specific subject charges cover materials or products that remain the property of the student.
Uniforms
Redcliffe State High School is a uniform school. This means that the whole school community has decided that ALL students wear the Redcliffe High uniform. The uniform policy (PDF, 263KB) sits within the Behaviour Management Policy of the school. All items of uniform clothing are available from the School Locker store at North Lakes, the uniform shop on campus stocks only second-hand uniforms. Our uniform is an essential part of our school culture, instilling pride in our school, our presentation and our community. The School Locker is open daily including Sunday and on most public holidays.
The P&C support disciplinary procedures for students who do not comply with the School Dress Code.
Meetings
The P&C Association meets at the Redcliffe SHS Hall on the second Wednesday of specified months at 5.30pm (check our calendar). The meetings provide a forum where parents can freely discuss issues that affect the school, students and parents in general. New members are always warmly welcomed and parents are invited to have input into school policies through the various school committees.
Our P&C Officers
If you would like to contact the P&C and can’t make the meeting, please e-mail pandc@redcliffeshs.eq.edu.au