Parents’ Association

"Positive and active parent engagement"

The Parents Association functions as a special committee appointed in terms of the Durban Girls’ College constitution, with a mission statement as follows:

The Parents Association Committee supports the Durban Girls’ College mission and strategic direction, to build community through positive and active parent engagement, ongoing and effective communication, and strong partnerships.

Objectives of the PA:

    • To provide an avenue of communication between parents, the Executive Head, and the Board
    • Inform parents on DGC matters
    • Harness talents of parents for the general benefit and welfare of DGC
    • Provide volunteer services to the school
    • Fundraise
    • To use the fundraising events to cultivate, build and enhance the school spirit, family, and community of DGC

Members 2022

Contact: pa@dgc.co.za

 

Name

Phase

Designation
Keith Castle
keithc@t3t.co.za		 HS Chairman
Braam Fouche
braam@psg.co.za		 PS Environment
Caley Rosenberg
caley@oakbrook.co.za		 PS Events, Liaison Parents, Golf Day & Marketing
Ebrahim Patel
ceozar@gmail.com		 HS Transformation
Fathima Pandor
fathimapandor22@gmail.com		 PS Events, Health & Wellness
Hallima Joosab
hallimajoosab89@gmail.com
 PS Health & Wellness
Jessica Chiliza
kiku131@gmail.com		 PS Transformation
Kirthi Ramkissoon
kirthi.ramkissoon@icloud.com		 PS/HS Events & Transformation
Leann Guruvadu
lguruvadu@gmail.com		 HS Health & Wellness
Mohamed Vaid
mahomed@totalonridge.co.za		 PS Treasurer
Nicky Olivier
nicky@dinuovo.co.za		 JP/HS Rites of Passage, Second-Hand Uniform Shop & Team DGC Clothing
Romaana Karodia
romaana.olla@gmail.com		 PS Events
Suveena Bisetty
drbisetty@gmail.com		 PS Health & Wellness & Events
Xolisa Baqwa
xoliswam@gmail.com		 HS Events

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PA Committee

Our committee operates with standing sub-committees that support current initiatives, being:

  • Finance
  • Parent Liaison
  • College House Liaison
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Rites of Passage Gifting
  • Communication

PA Events

Throughout the year we coordinate events with the assistance of the Class Liaison Parents:

  • Family Picnic
  • Outdoor Movie Night
  • Dads and Daughters Dinner
  • Annual Teachers Appreciation Tea
  • Matric Parents Farewell Cocktail Party, to name a few.

The Parent Association has sponsored speakers and events and made purchases for the school to enhance the school experience and environment.

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