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 and Citizens’ Association (P&C)
It truly is an exciting time to be part of the Coomealla High School community. There have been many recent upgrades to the school including the update of the many classroom interiors with new paint and furniture. Recently, a major upgrade of the external landscaping occurred, with many more plans underway. The teachers and leadership team continue to work tirelessly to give every opportunity to students to participate and achieve in myriad activities, whether it be sporting, academic or vocational. Many of these projects and activities are supported and endorsed by the school’s P & C committee.
The P & C’s major endeavour however, is the canteen. Anna Hansen does a wonderful job providing our students with delicious and healthy food and drink options, as well as catering for many of the school events and special activities. She also gives students the opportunity to work in the canteen to gain skills and an experience that they can add to their resume or apply to their out of school employment.
I am very pleased to say that parent and community involvement at Coomealla High School is very much valued and encouraged by the supportive staff at Coomealla. The P & C committee meet monthly to discuss the educational opportunities available to students and to give feedback about current offerings to the school’s representatives. It is a welcoming and inclusive team and we would love to invite any parents or community members to join us or to reach out to us so that we can share your thoughts, ideas or suggestions to help make your child’s time at Coomealla High School an even more rewarding experience for them.
Laura McPhee
(P & C President)
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. Ph: 13 11 14.
- Mensline Australia – 24-hour telephone counselling service for men. Ph: 1300 789 978.
- Parent line – an advice and information service. Ph: 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.