The PA Committee consists of representatives from the Old Boys’ Association, Friends of the Walters Residential Community, the Preparatory School and a School Council Nominee. In addition to this the PA is represented by members of its sub-committees, the Auxiliary, Uniform Shop and Canteen.

Committee 2013

Parents' Association Office Bearers
President David Payne
Vice President Tom Moorman
Secretary Susan Montanari
Treasurer David Prosser

Auxiliary Office Bearers
President Penelope Drake-Brockman
Senior School Vice President Karen Oakley
Prep School Vice President Sara Browne
Secretary Linda Riddle
Treasurer Carol Ciccarelli

Parents' Association Committee (8)
Clothing Services Representatives  Jane Eton and Georgina Ryan
Boarder's Representative Lisa Brazier
Prep School Representative Matt McNeilly

General Committee (4)
Nigel Morlet, Peter James, John Lukin and Tracy White

Non-voting Ex-Officio Members of the Association and the Committee
Headmaster Garth Wynne
PA Nominee to the School Council Fiona Pollard
Old Boys' Association Representative Adam Collins

Funding is derived annually from parent subscriptions, fees raffle and profits from both the Uniform Shop and Canteen. From these resources the PA are committed to funding projects which will enhance the boys’ experiences at Christ Church while at the same time offering support to the parent body. The PA achieves this in a number of different ways:

Sundowners

Sundowners are organised for each year level from Preparatory School through to Year 12. These Sundowners are generally linked to an information evening relevant to that particular year.

Speakers

Each year the PA sponsors a number of guest speakers to the School on a variety of relevant topics. These speakers not only offer parent talks in the Chapel but also speak with staff and students alike. In recent years we have secured speakers such as Dr Michael Carr–Gregg, Paul Dillon and Celia Lashlie to name a few.

Click HERE to hear a talk from one of Michael Carr-Gregg's visits to Christ Church Grammar School.

Grants

Grants are provided to the School for Capital Work Projects, Artist-in-Residence programmes and Professional Staff Development. Click HERE to view a news story about a recent Artist-in-Residence programme in the Prep School.

Meetings in 2013

The PA meets at least eight times a year, usually on the third Wednesday of the month during term times. The PA helps the School with decisions and events that involve the parent body. All parents are members of the PA and are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The meeting dates for 2013:

• Wednesday 13 February, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• Wednesday 13 March, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• Wednesday 10 April, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• Wednesday 15 May, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• Wednesday 12 June, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• Wednesday 14 August, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• AGM - Wednesday 11 September, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Senior School Staff Room
• Wednesday 16 October, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room
• Wednesday 13 November, 7.30 – 9.30pm, Council Room

Other Events in 2013

The PA is your association, and we value the ideas and input of all parents. Please direct any enquiries to parentsassociation@ccgs.wa.edu.au.

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