// Community Engagement Parents’ & Friends’ Association The St Hilda’s Parents’ & Friends’ Association (P&F) continues to facilitate engagement and a sense of community between parents, the School and students, to enhance the St Hilda’s experience for our daughters. They are a group of passionate parents who work with our dedicated parent representatives to provide information and support to families in our community. All parents are encouraged to get involved and contribute to the life of our wonderful school. Whilst COVID caused the cancellation or restructuring of some events, we were still able to offer some superb events such as Dusty Boots & City Suits and the Combined Soiree with CCGS. It was wonderful to see these events were well supported by our parents. Where possible the P&F seeks to contribute to the St Hilda’s school experience. This is achievable through membership dues and committee fundraising drives. Mango Madness and Lobster Lunacy are popular fundraising events that are eagerly anticipated in the School calendar. In 2021 the P&F funded a beautiful mural in the Year 7 area on the Senior School campus by artist Brenton See. It was in honour of the 125th celebrations and recognised the House flowers, rivers and local birdlife.
President
Caroline Houghton
Senior School Vice President
Anthea Cooke
Junior School Vice President
Ashlee Harrison
Secretary
Ian Lynass
Treasurer
En Khong
General Committee -
Katya Lakshmi Julia Shadlow-Bath Emma Wood Annette Della Vedova Tracey Vu
As a committee we have repurposed the P&F mission statement to reflect the future of our organisation. With all families we are seeking to: Connect and Engage Include and Share Improve and Invest 26
Whilst 2022 will bring uncertainty to many social activities, we look forward to finding fresh and creative ways to engage with and support the St Hilda’s community.
Parent Survey St Hilda’s is committed to listening to the views and expectations of key stakeholders and commissions independent surveys to provide performance feedback on a wide range of related education topics. The feedback from these surveys greatly assists the School with both its operational and strategic planning and its determination to continually improve the educational experience offered to the students. In the 2021 survey: • 86% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the quality of teaching; • 92% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to a balanced education; • 87% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the focus on student wellbeing, providing a safe and caring environment; • 93% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to facilities and resources, and • 95% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the academic standards.
“(I value the) relationships with individual teachers who care about my daughter and her educational experience. St Hilda’s provides students with sound values, and in addition to academic opportunities, great friendships that will last a life-time.”
ST HILDA’S REPORT 2021
It has also committed $125,000 to the Heritage Centre which will be a beautiful space to celebrate the history and traditions of our great school.
In November a new committee was voted in for 2022. This group of parents are very excited to connect and engage with all St Hilda’s families. We welcome the following members:
