Parents’ Association
The Hutchins School Parents’ Association is committed to supporting and representing the parents and carers of the School.
We work together to enhance the Hutchins community and provide meaningful connections between parents, carers, staff and Old Boys. We aim to facilitate and develop relationships that will help to advance and support the mission of The Hutchins School.
We welcome and encourage all parents and carers to actively get involved in our activities through attending events, raising funds and supporting the various projects and programs provided by the Association and the School.
Most importantly we are a supportive and inclusive Association that reflects the diversity of our parents, providing us all with the opportunity to build life-long networks and friendships.
The Hutchins School Parents’ Association aims to:
- Facilitate the flow of information between families and the School
- Provide valuable educational opportunities for parents and carers through Parents’ Association forums, groups and activities
- Create opportunities to build personal supportive networks
- Enhance school equipment and resources through the facilitation of fundraising events
- Offer volunteer opportunities that acknowledge the talents, energy and time of parents and carers
Get involved
If you are interested in joining the Parents’ Association or volunteering on an event sub-committee please email pa@hutchins.tas.edu.au.
Download The Hutchins School Parents’ Association Handbook
Meeting dates 2025
Parents are welcome to attend Committee Meetings. If you would like to find out more about our meetings please email the President. Meeting dates for 2025 are:
- Tuesday 11 February, Board Room, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 25 March (AGM), Conference Centre, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 13 May, Board Room, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 17 June, Board Room, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 12 August, Board Room, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 23 September, Board Room, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 21 October, Board Room, 6.30pm
- Tuesday 18 November, Board Room, 6.30pm
The Hutchins School Community Events
The PA will hold some community events throughout the year. Dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed.
School Fair - Friday 4 April 2025
Committee
The Association is comprised of an Executive, Committee and General Members. The Executive and Committee Members are elected at the Annual General Meeting, held in March every year. In 2024, the following Members were elected:
Executive Members
- Shirlene Badenach (President)
- Courtney Bell (Vice President)
- Kate Woods (Secretary)
- Krysta Brocklehurst (Treasurer)
General Members
- Laura Machin
- Philippa Bartlett
- Rowena Salter
- Holly Orsman-Smith
- Alli McShane
- Louissa Johnson
- Abby de Borde
Contributions to the School
Each year the Parents’ Association raises funds through key community and social events as well as an annual membership fee. These funds are in turn used to support a variety of projects and programs around the School.
In addition to these key purchases the Association also sponsors the Principal’s Seminar Series. These events feature key note speakers who present on topics of interest to the School community.
