Following the horrendous bush fires that NSW has endured since late last year, Executive decided we needed to do something that would support our schools and their communities and the Adopt-a- school initiative was launched. During January all PPC Presidents were asked to check with their principals and let Executive know of any communities were struggling. We then asked you all to volunteer to be matched to these schools.

The first Phase 1 schools were from the Bateman’s Bay PPC. 27 schools were matched with 2 volunteer schools each. The next Phase, again from recommendations by PPC Presidents saw 17 schools matched with 2 schools each. These schools were from Mid North Coast PPC, Armidale PPC, Albury PPC, Port Macquarie PPC, Hawkesbury PPC, Wagga PPC and Queanbeyan PPC.

It’s not too late if Presidents, or even yourselves feel that this initiative could help your school following the bush fires. We have plenty more volunteer schools.

With this in mind, communications will go out early this week in recognition of the suffering communities that are drought affected are experiencing. This part of the initiative will be self-referrals …i.e. if you believe your families need subsidising for school activities or resources, then let us know. Drop an email to: admin@nswppa.org.au Subject Heading: Drought Affected Community support

We would love to hear stories of what you are doing to support our suffering school communities.