Parkmore Parents and Friends  

'Bringing the school community together'

Parkmore Parents and Friends Group (PEG) is a supportive parent network which brings our students, parents and staff together through one common goal which is to make a difference to our children’s education.

By engaging in PEG, families can provide strong examples to their children around the benefits of community and volunteering, and send positive messages of the values we place on their school and education.

PEG roles and activities include:

• social events
• building a strong parent community
• fundraising and spending raised funds on much needed items and equipment that are outside the normal school budget
• providing a parent representative voice to communicate family’s opinions to the Principal and the School Council

The more families we have involved in PEG, the broader the resources available to help us create a vibrant, engaged and supportive school community.  Many hands make light work.

As a member of PEG, you will:

• keep your finger on the pulse of issues that affect you and your child
• share discussions around current school and PEG decisions and future direction
• enjoy regular social events and meet other like-minded parents

Your voice and input is valued in any capacity. Contribute as little or as much as you like. Spare just one hour to volunteer at events or provide expertise that will help us make better decisions.

WHAT'S UP? WhatsApp!

Easy and Open Communication                                                      

From 2024 onwards all parents and families are encouraged to join our PEG WhatsApp community group. The PEG WhatsApp group provides one of the main channels of communication for social and school events and allows the school community to view upcoming events via the yearly activity calendar. 

• each year level has a specific WhatsApp group within this community, where class specific chats and messaging can occur
• all chat sessions are overseen by a volunteer moderator who keeps a positive space and encourages communication
• only the families in your child’s class will be able to view class specific chats
• all voices are heard which promotes a great place for informal chats and fresh ideas for our Parkmore community 

If you are not yet part of the WhatsApp group, please chat to Mel and Pam at the school office.

PEG communication with School Council and Staff

The PEG core guidance group is also involved in passing on your feedback to the School Council.  Any positive ideas on how to improve Parkmore Primary School and the community, put forward in the PEG WhatsApp group, or in person, will be communicated at the School Council meetings. 

All families are welcome to attend the School Council meetings which are currently being held as hybrid onsite/online meetings to provide easy access for all families. 

Please contact our Office or School Council President for details of our next meeting and agenda.