Building community and having fun along the way
The Pittwater House Parents’ Association (PHPA) is a volunteer-led group dedicated to building a strong, inclusive and supportive parent community.
We focus on creating meaningful opportunities for parents and caregivers to come together, support one another, and celebrate all that makes our school so special.
Whether you’re new to the school or have been here for years, there’s a place for you in the PHPA.
What we do
Throughout the year, the PHPA organises a range of community-building events and initiatives – from Welcome Drinks to our Trivia Night and key celebrations such as the Mother’s Day Lunch and the Father’s Day Drinks.
We also run the Second-Hand Uniform Shop, which helps families connect while making school life more sustainable.
Our committee includes parents and guardians from across all year levels – and everything we do is aimed at creating a sense of belonging and connection for every family.
How we connect
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Held at the start of each school year to reflect, plan and welcome new faces
Termly Community Meetings – Open to all families, these meetings are a great way to stay informed and involved
Network Parents – Each class has a volunteer parent who helps foster connections within the year group and acts as a friendly point of contact for other families.
Be a part of it!
Getting involved is easy and flexible — and there’s no pressure.
You might:
- Volunteer in the Second Hand Uniform Shop
- Attend a PHPA meeting
- Become a Network Parent for your class
- Lend a hand at one of our events — or simply come along and be part of the fun
Every connection we make helps strengthen our community.
For more information, email our PHPA President, Sheridan at: PHPA@tphs.nsw.edu.au or to volunteer, complete this form.
Thank you to our wonderful committee
| Sheridan Millward | President |
| Ricardo Botas | Treasurer |
| Jenny Dobrincic | Secretary |
| Fiona Simmat | Second Hand Uniform Shop Coordinator |
| Beth Baker | Jnr School Network Parent Coordinator |
| Lee-Anne Newcombe | Snr School Network Parent Coordinator |
| Sadie Melov | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Rachel Tomkins | General Member |
| Steve McCormack | General Member |
Recent events
Mother’s Day Lunch
On Friday 9 May over 220 mothers and grandmothers came together for an event held at the Dee Why RSL that began at 11am and finished at… a late hour!
Trivia Night
On Saturday 16 August a large group of our parents came together for a Great Gatsby-themed trivia night in our Great Hall where much fun was had by all.
Fathers’ Day Drinks
Our annual Father’s Day Drinks was held at 7th Day Brewery on Thursday 4 September offering our dads the chance to socialise over a beer and pizza.
