Community
4A. Promote humility and respect that leads to positive and authentic relationships within the community.
- To continue to develop and enhance the working relationship of parents in the College and to improve their knowledge and understanding of College decision making processes.
- Stakeholder engaged:
- Leadership Team
Governance and Sustainability
6B. Develop a more integrated community where stakeholders are connected to the College Vision and Mission and actively engage in the role they play.
- To increase parent engagement in the P&F.
- Stakeholder engaged:
- Parents
The College assisted the Parents and Friends Association in surveying parents regarding their knowledge of the P&F, its purpose and future ideas.
Questions included:
- Are you aware that St Augustine's College has a P&F? (96%+ yes)
- Are you aware of the role that the P&F plays at the College? (77%+ yes)
- What do you consider the most important roles of the P&F? ("Provide a point of contact" and "Build community engagement" were the highest responses)
- Fundraising ideas?
- Preferred format for P&F meetings (highest response for "online")
- Interest in attending future P&F meetings, and suggested changes to lift meeting attendance
- Interest in future P&F activities, and suggestions to encourage participation in future P&F activities
- Preferred method of communication from P&F (80%+ "Saints App"), and suggestions for improving communication
The survey results were presented to the P&F to assist them in planning for 2024 including setting targets, engaging with parents, improving communications and seeking volunteers and fundraising opportunities.