The Darlinghurst Public School Parent & Citizens Association was re-established and allied with the P&C Federation of NSW in 1995.
The P&C is a volunteer-based body of parents, carers and friends who are committed to supporting the Principal and the staff in their endeavours to educate and care for the children at our school. The P&C Executive oversees the P&C operations, including supporting the Darlo Play Centre and its management team.
The current P&C Executive
President: Paul Yardley
Vice Presidents: David Snowdon & Chad Slater
Secretary: Natasha Poyntz
Treasurer: Mandy Green
Darlo Play Centre
The Play Centre Management Committee operates the Darlo Play Centre, one of the oldest (and best!) Before and After School centres in the area. To learn more about Darlo Play Centre and to register your children, please follow the link to the website www.darloplaycentre.com.au/ or reach out to the directors at admin@darloplaycentre.com.au
Darlo PS Uniform Shop
The P&C supports the running of the School Uniform shop. Please visit the Uniform Shop’s online home at https://ilovedarlo.myshopify.com to order any uniform items, which will be sent home with your child. The physical Uniform Shop is also open the first Wednesday of each month.
The Uniform Shop needs volunteer support. If you can spare an hour or two each week to assist in packing orders or helping man the actual shop when open, please reach out to Robyn at darlo.uniform.shop@gmail.com.
P&C Priorities
The P&C takes an active part in policy forming. The principal uses the P&C meetings as a forum to gather ideas and information from the entire school community. The P&C Executive works closely with the principal and staff for the benefit of the entire school.
One of other our main focus areas is driving fundraising activities to benefit our students. The P&C facilitates and hosts fundraising activities, the proceeds from which purchase many teaching and learning resources, library resources as well as technology and sports equipment to further our children's education.
The P&C also seeks to drive connectivity through the parents and carers community. Once of the ways we do this it through the ‘Class Parent’ program. Each year we ask for a volunteer from every class to be Class Parent whose role it is to communicate important class notices, seek volunteers for events and coordinate class get togethers. Being a Class Parent is an important and rewarding role that helps foster community spirit and cooperation between the school and P&C. It is a great way to get to know other parents and your child’s teacher. You’ll also be supported by the P&C and your fellow Class Parents.
How you can get involved
Darlinghurst P&C has something for everyone: whether your interest is in policy, fundraising, organising, managing, or just lending a hand - everyone is welcome. If you wish to become a member with voting rights there is an annual membership of two dollars ($2.00). You can email us directly on darlo.pandc@gmail.com if you would like to become a member.
P&C meetings are held in the school library once a term. Keep an eye out for communications confirming dates for the next P&C meeting. All parents and friends are welcome to attend these meetings. If you are attending a P&C meeting your school-aged children are able to attend Darlo Play Centre. Please make sure your child is registered with Darlo Play Centre beforehand, reach out to admin@darloplaycentre.com.au for instructions on how to register.
Please reach out to the committee anytime on darlo.pandc@gmail.com.