The Araluen School Community is made up of parents, students and school staff. The Parents Club and the School Council are two important groups within the school community that work together to bring about the best eduacational outcomes for Araluen students. Araluen, the family school, encourages the active participation of all parents in their child's eduation wherever possible.

The Parents

As parents, your participation in and contribution to the life of the school is vital. At Araluen, parent participation takes many different forms. Some parents assist in the classroom - with reading and other assistance to classroom teachers, Perceptual Motor Program, cooking, sport, swimming, to name just a few areas. Other people are able to assist at working bees, in the library, on camps and excursions or in the preparation and repair of materials and equipment. Learning is a partnership between home and school and it is most important that your child sees the value that you place on this partnership.

The Children

The sooner we know about any problem or concern that your child or you are having at school, the sooner we can take steps to address it. Never be afraid to raise an issue no matter how small or insignificant you believe it to be.
A great deal of consideration is given to the formation of classes or learning group that will enhance learning opportunities for all students. Parent input is welcome towards the end of each year to enable the best groupings to be made.

The Staff

The number of children attending the school and the School Global Budget allocation determines the number of staff. We currently have an additional Special Needs staffing component and a LOTE (Japanese) allocation. The school also has the services of a full-time Administrative Officer and Integration Aides. District Support Services are also located here.

School Council

The School Council, in consultation with the Principal, staff and wider school community decides school policy, prepares and oversees the annual program budget, organises fund-raising activities and maintains the buildings and grounds.

The composition of the council at this school is:

• Seven ( 7 ) parent representatives elected by the school community.
• Three ( 3 ) Department of Education employees elected by the school community.
• The Principal
• One co-opted member. A total of 12 members. Elected members serve a 2-year term.
  
  Elections are held in March each year at the Annual Reporting Meeting and publicised through school newsletters. The names of all members of the School Council will be published each year following the elections. Parents should feel free to contact these representatives if there is a matter of concern or for further information.

Parent's Club

This body of voluntary workers provides the school with valuable assistance. They are support the school and make the environment a better place for the children. The executive is always looking for new members to carry on the work started. The club provides you with an opportunity to meet parents interested in their school and children. Your attendance would be most welcome and appreciated. Meetings are held monthly. Over the past couple of years, Parent Club fundraising has seen all classrooms fitted with air conditioners, the building in of the west end breezeway and the construction of a new Parent Club kitchen.