Dear Families,

We wanted to provide you an update on current P&C projects and priorities. As part of our Readathon 2026 fundraising, we pledged to put the funds raised towards new seating and shade for the school.

Following this commitment, the Department of Education offered to fund the seating and shade project, which was a huge win for our school. The project was subsequently handed over to the Department for delivery through its usual process. The seating and shade project is also linked to the resurfacing of the top playground, which is itself in need of repair.

Unfortunately, the project experienced delays due to heritage approval considerations. During this time, the Department's funding offer was no longer available following recent budget changes.

We will revisit the seating and shade project in 2027 and consider how best to progress it, taking into account our original Readathon commitment, the funding available and the broader needs of the school. With a new Principal joining us, we feel it is important to wait until their appointment before making decisions. Any Assets projects will require their involvement and strong commitment to overseeing delivery, and we want this to be a collaborative process from the outset.

The P&C currently holds reserves of over $100,000, which is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the hard work and generosity of our school community. We are in a strong financial position, but we also have several significant projects to consider, and our reserves won't stretch to cover everything on our priority list. Our current priorities include:

  • New seating and shade

  • Air conditioning for the main block and two side blocks

  • Covered walkways (we are shortlisted for a $100,000 grant, with an outcome expected in January)

  • A new hall PA system

  • New library books

Where to from here?

With a new Principal joining in 2027, we have decided to hold off on major infrastructure funding commitments until we have a clearer understanding of the full project costs, available Department of Education funding, grant outcomes, planned Assets works and the school's priorities. We want to make these decisions in partnership with our new Principal and take a considered, strategic approach to our spending.

Air conditioning, in particular, will be a major investment requiring detailed costing across equipment, installation, electrical requirements, heritage considerations and approvals. We need to understand the full scope and likely costs before deciding what the P&C can realistically contribute. However our main building block and two side classrooms are without air conditioning and we see this as a major priority and need.

We would also like to acknowledge our Relieving Principal, Mrs Parry, who has undertaken some excellent groundwork, including load testing and initial planning. This work has helped move air conditioning from a wishlist item towards something we can now seriously investigate.

Our intention is to work with our new Principal to assess these projects, explore funding opportunities and make thoughtful decisions about where our funds can have the greatest impact.

How can I help?

Donations to our tax-deductible Building Fund will be prioritised towards future air conditioning projects. Air conditioning is a genuine need for our school, but it will be a significant undertaking. Heritage approvals can be lengthy and costly, and the timing of delivery will depend largely on the final project costs, approvals and available funding. Please note that timelines cannot be guaranteed. If you were to donate we couldn’t guarantee when delivery would occur. Donations can be made via School Bytes.

How can I have a say what gets funded?

All families are welcome to attend P&C meetings and be part of the discussion. Formal voting on P&C decisions is open to financial P&C members - it only costs $1 and many meetings are online. If you'd like to become a member, please see our website for membership details.

We hope to have a clearer picture of costs, funding options and next steps in Q1 2027.

Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. We will keep you updated.

If you'd like to discuss any of this, please reach out.

The CSPS P&C Team