Community involvement

Our school values strong partnerships with our families and community. Parents and carers can get involved through our Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) or by volunteering at our school. Your time and support help make our school a better place for everyone. 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.

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  – an 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.

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 parent/carers meet regularly to contribute to decision-making, developing policies and management plans as well as fundraising. Please contact the President of the P&C on president.lucasgardens.pc@gmail.com or Info.lucasgardens.pc@gmail.com for further information. The P&C comittee is comprised of:

President: Bruno Brandon

Secretary: Jenny Najm

Treasurer: Carla Kok

All parents/carers are welcome to attend the P&C meetings.

The P&C have provided for and/or organised the following:

• A shade cloth for the school playground
• A dinner dance for parents/carers and the community
• Government grant applications
• Easter Hat Parade and Raffle
• Music program
• Aquatic resources.

2025 Raffle Winners

- Jenny Zagas

- Wendy du Plessis

- Bruno Brandon

- Rogina Hamad

- Ernesto Jimemez

- Melissa Rajab

- Adam Clarke