History

The need for a closer link between Gol Gol Public School and its community lead to the formation of the Parents and Citizens Association in 1905. Gol Gol Public School has been fortunate in having a very supportive P. & C. which has implemented many programs over the years for the betterment of the school, its teachers and most importantly the students. These have included providing funds for equipment and resources, the organisation of social activities eg Gol Gol Country Fair (early May) and of course the general support throughout the school when needed.

Reference: Voullaire, Kaye, Gol Gol Township and School 1882-1982 , Gol Gol Public School 1982

General Information

All Parents & Citizens are welcome to attend P & C Meetings. The meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month in the school staff room. They provide a forum for the discussion of education matters in the school. The day to day affairs of the association are conducted by a committee elected at the Annual General Meeting in March.

The major fund-raiser for the P & C Association is the annual Gol Gol Country Fair. The fair is held on the 1st Sunday of May each year. In 1998, the Gol Gol Country Fair raised $9000.00 for school resources. In addition to the Country Fair, the P & C Association raises funds by the way of a voluntary family contribution. The funds raised, help to provide the school with up to date equipment, library books, sports equipment etc. With the help of P & C funds, the school recently refurbished the old "basement" area to create a new "multi-purpose" room, where assemblies, craft activities and cultural events can be held out of the weather.

Parent participation is extremely high with lunch days, reading, sports days and other support programmes.

Positions for 2008

President: Mr. Grant Stoeckel

Vice President: Mr. Peter Hamence

Secretary: Mrs. Julie Andriske

Treasurer: Mrs. Tammy Gutsche