All parents at Rossmoyne Senior High School are encouraged to become involved in the vibrant school community. There are many opportunities to do this, and many of these activities are coordinated through the Parents and Citizens Association Inc. (P&C). Parents unable to commit much time to attend meetings or participate in activities are able to join as an e-member and be informed by email of issues of importance to our children’s education and happenings within the school community. You are also able to electronically contribute ideas and participate in the discussions that enrich the school community. The more opinions we have, the more rounded and helpful our combined suggestions, ideas and visions will be to the school community. Joining the P&C only costs 20 cents.
Responsibilities of the P&C:
- allocating parent donations (determining which programs, buildings or projects within the school receive parent financial support)
- selecting parent representatives on school committees (School Board, Information & Technology, Uniforms, Finance, Health, and Buildings & Grounds Committees).
The P&C has sub-committees which support the Volleyball and Music Specialist Programs in various ways. Parents with children participating in these programs may choose to become involved in these. It is possible to join these groups at any time.
All parents and guardians are invited to attend the meetings which are held in the Function Room at 7.00pm on the 4th and 9th Wednesday night of each term. We also encourage parents to send ideas and comments to our email address: rshs.parents.citizens@gmail.com
To become a member, download and complete the Application Form and hand it with 20 cents to the front office of the school (personally or via your child) or bring it to a meeting. Click here for P&C-Membership-form
Office Bearers
The following members were elected at the 2019 Annual General Meeting.
2020 Office Bearers to be advised shortly.
President: | Michael Pailthorpe (2020)
David McMeekin (2019) |
Vice President: | Darryl Althorpe |
Treasurer: | Saman Perera |
Secretary: | Rachel Weir |
Executive Committee Members: | Kirsty Barnetson
Mark Ham Christa Loos Mahadevan (Jaya) Jayabalan Anne McMillan Jason Meotti |
WACSSO Representative: | Mark Ham |
School Board Representative | Michael Dockery |
RSHS P&C Meetings
Usually Wednesday 7.00pm of Week 4 and Week 9 of each Term, and held in the Function Room of the school.
Please be advised these times have changed due to COVID-19, refer to the School Calendar for accurate meeting dates.
P&C Subcommittees
There are two subcommittees of the Rossmoyne Senior High School P&C. The members of each of these are parents, teachers and other interested members of the community with a particular interest in these specialist areas. All parents are invited to join these groups.
Music Parents Support Group
Chair – E-Mae Lim
The Music Parents Support Group (MSG) supports the Classical Music Specialist Program at RSHS. The members assist the Program in many ways including supporting the Music Concert Series by selling tickets, providing stage crew and student supervision, and hosting supper. They also assist with purchasing of equipment (via their fundraising activities), orientation evenings, the outdoor end of year concert and provide ideas and general support for the Music Department.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The Second Hand Uniform Shop is run by the Music Parents Support Group and staffed by parents volunteers, coordinated by Sue Windham. Opening hours are Friday mornings of school term, 8.30am – 9.30am. Purchases are by cash only. Access via Front Reception.
Donations of uniforms may be taken to the second hand uniform shop or left at reception. Volunteers are welcome – either call into the shop or contact the P&C via email.
Volleyball Parents Support Group
Chair – Helen Burgess
The Volleyball Parents Support Group supports the RSHS Volleyball Specialist Program. The members assist in many ways including organising uniforms and fundraising for the annual Melbourne volleyball tour. The group is also involved in promoting, fundraising and planning the beach volleyball courts that are to soon be built at the school.
P&C Calendar
Term 1, 2020
Wednesday 11 March | 7.00pm | AGM P&C Meeting | Function Room |