Who are we?

The Parents School Support Group (SSG) is the Fundraising Sub-Committee of the Ongaogna School Board of Trustees and its main role is to raise funds for items outside the Schools Ministry of Education budget; and those that would enhance our children's learning, the classrooms, the outdoor environment and the sporting and cultural dimensions of the school life.

All parents and caregivers of any child enrolled at the Ongaonga Primary School are automatic members of the Parents School Support Group. The level of involvement in the Parents School Support Group is fluid depending on desire, time available, confidence and capacity.

School Support Group Purpose

The purpose of the School Support Group is to work hand in hand with the Schools Board of Trustees to provide support to the students, teachers, and Principal.
 

Objectives

To advance education and change our school from being a good school to a GREAT SCHOOL by:

• Working with the Board of Trustees and the School Management to enhance the goals set out in the School Charter.

• Supporting the parents/caregivers, children, teachers, Board of Trustees and Management of Ongaogna School

• Raising funds throughout the year to provide improved facilities, equipment and additional resources to facilitate and enhance our children's learning

• Organising and running social events for the benefit of the students, parents/caregivers and friends of the Ongaonga School

Our Role

As the Board of Trustees Fundraising Sub-Committee, the Parents School Support Group's main role is to raise funds for items outside the Schools Ministry of Education budget; and those that would enhance our children's learning, the classrooms, the outdoor environment and the sporting and cultural dimensions of the school life.
 
The School Support Group relies on parents, staff, businesses and the community’s ongoing support and participation to achieve its goals. Our focus is to provide fun activities that bring together the pupils and families of our school to foster the community spirit. One of the key responsibilities of the School Support Group is to organise fundraising events for the School. These include larger events such as the Trail Bike Ride, 7-A-Side Tournament etc.

Some of these events serve not only as fundraising opportunities but have developed over the years to be integral parts of the schools social calendar and are looked forward to by everyone associated with school as well as the wider community.
 

Our Mandate

As the Board of Trustees Fundraising Sub-Committee, the Parents School Support Group's main role is to raise funds for items outside the Schools Ministry of Education budget; and those that would enhance our children's learning, the classrooms, the outdoor environment and the sporting and cultural dimensions of the school life.

It is the responsibility of the School Board of Trustees to approve and direct any parent group working or acting on behalf of the school. As the Fundraising Sub-Committee of the Ongaogna School Board of Trustees, the School Support Group is mandated to:

• Raise funds for the school with the expenditure of such funds under the final control of the Schools Board of Trustees.

• Support the Principal’s professional decision-making ability in what teachers would like to purchase to enhance our children's learning, the classrooms, the outdoor environment and the sporting and cultural dimensions of the school life.

School Support Group Committee

Secretary:                         Guy Strand
School Representative:     Principal Mike Lewis
Committee members:        ALL parents and local businesses

When do we meet?

The School Support Group committee meets on a regular basis the week before the Board of Trustees meeting during term time, and all parents are welcome to attend.  Meetings are held in the Staff Common Room from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, and an agenda is circulated on the Schools Web Page and within the Schools Community Newsletter prior to each meeting.

Parents are updated on current and pending fundraising projects and social events, applications for funding from the Schools Management and Board of Trustees discussed and financial status advised.

How Can You Help?

There are a number of ways you can become involved the School Support Group activities, from helping raise funds to assisting at events....We welcome any input that you may offer including any fundraising ideas or other projects.

If you would like to become involved in this active and friendly group or have any further queries, please contact us by e-mail through the school office, or come along to one of the meetings, you will be most welcome.  

Please be assured your involvement can be as little or as big as you choose!

If you would like to help, or have a fabulous idea for a fundraising event, please contact the school office School Office