Overview

The Parents & Friends (P&F) Association Incorporated warmly welcomes you to Genesis Christian College.

We are entirely run by parents and we partner closely with the College to play an active and essential role within the Genesis community.

We work closely with the Genesis Christian College community to:

  • achieve common goals
  • create, foster and maintain open, two way communication between parents/carers and the Genesis Christian College Community
  • provide a medium of support, information and involvement of parents/carers in their children’s education and the Genesis Christian College community.
  • encourage parent/carer participation in order to enhance their children’s learning
  • promote a distinctive Christian environment in Genesis Christian College (the College)
  • actively raise funds to support projects agreed to
  • source guest speakers on current and suggested educational programmes, faith development and other matters of interest.

To find out more about the Genesis P&F, read our Constitution.

To stay up to date on the latest Genesis P&F news and events, like us on Facebook!

Volunteering

There are many opportunities to volunteer in the college, and the P&F arranges volunteers specifically for the following functions:

– Primary Disco

– The Book Club

– Family Friday Breakfasts

– The Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Stall

– And other opportunities to serve at school events such as the Year 7 welcome night, and Mother’s & Daughters Afternoon Tea, & Father’s Night.

If you would like to learn more about our volunteer activities, click here (document to be provided) AND email our volunteer coordinators at pfevents@genesis.qld.edu.au


Achievements

In partnership with the College, Genesis P&F have been working hard to deliver some amazing amenities. You will see evidence of our hard work and commitment to our Genesis community including:

  • Pool
  • Chilled water bubblers throughout the campus
  • Primary spider net playground
  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • Fans in the Ball Courts
  • A new concreted and shaded area near the Tennis Court
  • Automated Basketball Hoops
  • And check out in 2023 the new Agricultural Farm Outdoor Space

Fuel for School – Free Breakfast Program

The program, ‘Fuel for School’, provides free cereal and fruit to all students at Genesis from Prep through to Year 12 and is aimed at easing the morning rush for families.

With the number of extra-curricular activities running before school at Genesis, this free breakfast program is designed to ensure our kids are getting a nutritious start to the day amongst the busy morning rush. It’s also a great opportunity for students and families to come together and connect amongst the large outdoor eating are of the College’s canteen, Eden Eats.

Breakfast giant, Kellogg’s, gave the program a kickstart by donating boxes of free cereal. Free fruit is available for students via Eden Eats, every day. Fuel for School is also sustainably-focused using washable and reusable bowls and spoons.

Fuel for School runs from 7:45am – 8:15am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday


Our Committee

Our committee comprises of the following roles:

  • President – Renee Munro
    Oversees all operations and correspondence of the P&F, chairs the General Meetings, and Executive Meetings, addresses the school community at assemblies as required, arranges the content of the P&F page in the Chronicle, liaises with parents and staff.
  • Vice President – Chris Woodrow
    Supporting role to the President and stands in the President’s stead in the event of absence.
  • Treasurer – Scott McLeod
    Coordinates all financial operations of the P&F, coordinates with the College Finance Department, prepares documentation for auditing in accordance with legal obligations, and reports monthly and annual financial outcomes to P&F Assoc Inc.
  • Secretary – Amora Durward
    Compiles meeting Minutes, prepares Agendas, forwards Minutes to Webpage Coordinator for circulation, collects and collates correspondence incoming and outgoing into a monthly report.
  • Liaison Officer – Jennifer-Ann Van Der Merwe
    Communicates via email directly to the parental email database, including but not limited to the P&F UPDATE email, festival communication, directs emails to relevant parties; methodically files/categorises emails for reference; communicates on behalf of the President where necessary; prepares documentation for circulation where required.
  • General Committee Members
    • Tanya Sciasci
    • Amanda King
    • Shayne Turley
    • Kathryn Gordon
    • Offer supporting roles as regular volunteers at major events or activities


Meeting Dates

Our P&F Association meets once a term. For meeting dates and times, please check the College Calendar (available via Parent Lounge or the Genesis App).  Meetings are hosted at the College upstairs in the Administration building. Everyone is welcome. The minutes from previous meetings can be found on Parent Lounge.