Parents Representative Council
The Parents Representative Council is the diocesan parent organisation which represents the parents and guardians of children attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta.
The council consists of parent representatives from primary and secondary schools and works in partnership with the Bishop, the Catholic Education Office, priests and school staff to support the education of students in Catholic schools.
The Parents Representative Council exists as a forum to:
- assist parents to develop as educators through discussion and training
- represent the combined opinions and ideas of the parent body in the Parramatta Diocese and to link the Catholic Education Office with the wider community
- promote open communication and keep parents in touch with education and social issues
- share and network ideas on issues that affect the education and spiritual welfare of our children
- support parents in their roles within their family
The Parents Representative Council keeps the ‘big picture’ in perspective. It links with schools, school communities and the diocese to help parents to:
- be aware of their responsibility and role in their child’s education
- keep in touch with emerging issues, such as how Catholic schools are funded, the Religious Education curriculum and healthy school canteens, etc.
- stay informed about current trends in education
The Parents Representative Council is a member of the NSW and ACT Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP). The CCSP provides a voice for parents at the State level of the Catholic Education Commission and government agencies.
Each and every Parents & Friends Association must have its individual Constitution, based on the Standard Constitution, approved by the Trustees of the Diocese of Parramatta. Any proposed amendments must also be approved by the Trustees of the Diocese". Fr David Maguire (Diocesan Pastoral Consultant) is also available to assist P&F associations.
Download the Standard Constitution here.
Click here to read our current issue of the PRC newsletter
The PRC also keeps in touch with parents via their monthly e-newsletter called
Parent Information e-Alert. You can register for this e-Newsletter by sending an email to
PRC@parra.catholic.edu.au with a request to join the Parent Information e-Alert in the subject line.
We strongly urge you to support and participate in your child’s education and encourage you to contact the PRC for any further information.