McDowall State School Parents & Citizens Association

Parent involvement matters

There has been a lot of research done about benefits of family involvement in their child’s school education.
At McDowall SS, your child benefits from P&C activity in the following ways:

• Revenue raised by P&C services (Tuckshop, Uniform Shop and OSHC) and P&C fundraising is invested straight back into the school
• Access to an educational, safe and fun Outside School Hours Club (OSHC) on the school campus
• Nutritious meals through the Tartan Tuckerbox (tuckshop) that comply with Smart Choices and help our children maintain energy and concentration throughout a busy school day
• High quality and smart uniforms available through the Uniform Shop that comply with Sun Smart Policy and suit the purposes of our children’s school day
• Provide advice and guidance to the School Principal on various issues when solicited.

Projects achieved by the P&C Association

Here are some examples of specific projects achieved by the P&C Association over the last 10 years:

: Worked with local council to upgrade the Kiss n Ride and through a grant resurfaced the tennis courts

: Established the Environmental Learning Area 2016 (via an NRMA Community Grant)

: Extension to the School Hall

: OSH Building (K Block)

: Funded the Computer Lab

: Prep Undercover Area

Paid annually for an additional 10 hours teacher aide time per week for P-6 students
4 new electronic whiteboards installed in 4 classrooms
Retaining wall and landscaping adjacent to Metro St carpark to create a functional outdoor play space for prep students
Built L Block (Activity Building)
Refurbished tuckshop to a modern, well equipped, safe workplace
Established an electronic sign facing Rode Rd
Purchased teaching aids, reading books for students, maths materials for the Curriculum Centre