Kandos High School

Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat: May he who bears the palm deserve it

Telephone02 6379 4103

Emailkandos-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Parents, carers and the community

As a parent or carer, you are an important part of our school community. We offer a range of services to support you and your family.

Parents Volunteering at School

We welcome parents to the school. Please feel free to phone the school at any time during school hours on 6379 4103 to discuss any matters of concern to you.

Any parent wishing to volunteer to assist in any student sporting, cultural or educational programs should contact the Deputy Principal.

Parents can be involved in their child’s education in any of the following ways:

  • Formal School Assemblies (held at the Kandos High School Hall)
  • Parent/Teacher evenings (dates are advised well in advance)
  • Learning programs such as Literacy and Numeracy
  • School Performances
  • Driving the school bus
  • Helping with excursions eg driving
  • Workings Bees
  • Using your expertise

Counselling for families

The school counsellor can assist when families undergo a trauma or big change. Contact us to make an appointment. For information in community languages, see school counselling service.

Outside of the education system, free telephone counselling services are available to support families who may be going through a difficult time.

  • Lifeline – 24-hour telephone counselling service. 13 11 14.
  • Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. 1300 789 978.
  • Parent line – 24-hour advice and information service. 1300 1300 52.

Interpreting and translations

We will help you communicate with our school. If you’d like an interpreter for a school meeting, let us know and we will arrange one, if available.

If you don’t speak or understand English well and want to contact us, call TIS National on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will call the school and get an interpreter to help. This service is free.

For more information, listen in your language.

Visit the department’s translated documents section for important information that’s relevant for your child’s education in many languages.

Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C)

Our Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C) is made up of parents and carers, teachers and community members. The P&C meets regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising.