Community involvement

Wairoa school values strong partnerships with our families and community. Parents and carers can get involved through our Parents and Citizens Association (Friends of Wairoa) or by volunteering at our school. As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.

Counselling for families

Our school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see  school counselling service

Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.

• Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.
• Mensline Australia  – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
• Parent line – an advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.

Interpreting and translations

We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.

If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.

Visit the department’s  translated document for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.

Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)- Friends of Wairoa

Our parent/carers meet regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.

Please contact our office (wairoa-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au) if you are interested in joining- all help is greatly appreciated.

The Friends of Wairoa committee is comprised of:

President: Maryrose Jabbour

Vice President:  Zoe Lysaght

Secretary: Lesley Lemke

Treasurer: Bob Williamson

Committee Member:  Louise Lynn

All parents/carers are welcome to attend The Friends of Wairoa meetings.

Volunteer at our school

Helping out at school is a great way to get involved in your school community.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• helping on the playground
• getting involved with The Friends of Wairoa
• helping children in the classroom
• helping supervise excursions.

Get in touch to find out how you can help!

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