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 2021

Contact: pa@dgc.co.za

 

Name

Phase

Designation
Caley Rosenberg
caley@oakbrook.co.za		 JP/SP Chairlady
Debby Guye
deborah.guye@gmail.com		 HS Treasurer
Kerryn Hulsen
kerryn@jphplumbing.co.za		 SP Secretary & Uniform Shop
Hallima Joosab
hallimajoosab89@gmail.com
 JP/SP Health and Wellness
Leann Guruvadu
lguruvadu@gmail.com		 SP Health and Wellness
Suveena Bisetty
drbisetty@gmail.com		 SP
Nicky Olivier
nicky.olivier@always-love.co.za		 JP/HS Rites of Passage
Sarah Alsen
sarah.alsen@bioregional.com		 HS Environmental
Fathima Pandor
fathimapandor22@gmail.com		 JP
Gina Meldrum
ginantombi@hotmail.com		 HS Health and Wellness
Romaana Karodia
romaana.olla@gmail.com		 JP
Jessica Chiliza
jessie@ctaop.org		 JP Transformation
Keith Castle
keithc@T3T.co.za		 SP MySchool
Xoliswa Baqwa
xoliswam@gmail.com		 SP Events
Kirthi Ramkissoon
kirthi.ramkissoon@icloud.com		 SP/JP 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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