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The UHS PA
is a service organisation of the school. It has several important roles
including:
Fundraising
The main source of additional funds is the annual booksale. Whilst this
provides a valuable service to students, it also generates approximately
$10,000 in revenue that can be used by the school. The PA supports the
booksale by promoting the service and providing the volunteer labour needed
to ensure its success.
Funding
of programs
Last year the PA assisted with new music wing curtains ($5000), supply
of a new piano ($5000), help at both the welcome evening for new parents
($1750) and the Year 12 Valedictory evening ($2250), a backstage communication
system for the Drama Department (approximately $2000), and publication
of a collection of stories from Year 7
Students (approximately $2200). Last year the PA established the Small
Grants program. The Year 7 book was funded through this. Applications
can be made by students and teachers at any time of the year.
Advocacy/Involvement
Like all parents in the school community, the PA is represented on School
Council through the elected parent members. In 2004 we were fortunate
in having both Pauline O'Maley and Gaye Champion on School Council, both
of whom have been active members of the PA. In addition we had members
of the PA involved in the School Council sub-committees: Building and
Grounds (Gordon Sandor), Education and Planning (Gaye Champion, David
Gurr) and Finance (Richard Evans).
Support
for school functions
The PA has provided volunteer support at a variety of school functions.
This has included: ticket collection and refreshments at the music evenings
and school productions; representation and providing refreshments at a
variety of events such as Parent/teacher evenings, welcome evening for
new parents, Art Exhibition, and morning teas for new parents.
If you have
any questions please contact me.
David Gurr
President 2004
Email: d.gurr@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 83448224, 93874774
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