Parent Participation 
Parent involvement in various committees and with school and class activities is highly encouraged at Kareela Public School.

School Council
A School Council was established in 1996 but is currently not operating.

P & C Association (P&C)
This association represents parents from the whole school and all parents are welcome to attend the meetings held on the third and eighth Tuesday of each term. 
These meetings provide an opportunity for parents to discuss matters related to school organisation, programs, policies and curriculum. The P&C also assists in organising fund-raising activities and social events and operating the clothing pool. 

Clothing Pool
A Clothing Pool operates ‘on site’ at the school and sells new and used uniforms.
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays   8.45am - 9.30am
Thursdays 8.45am – 9.30am

Canteen
The canteen is currently being refurbished and will hopefully reopen mid Term 2 2009.

Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is a very active and enthusiastic committee that is operated by the P&C Association. It organises many social events and other activities throughout the year to raise much needed funds for the school.

Communication
Communicating to parents is a key feature of the school.
This includes:
•    weekly newsletters published on Wednesdays;
•    ‘Parent Information Evenings'; 
•    parent/teacher interviews in the first semester;
•    interviews at any time upon request; and
•    written reports on student progress issued twice a year.

Before and After School Care
Operated by Tom Thumb Kindergarten and available 'on site'.
Opening Hours:
7.00am - 8.40am
3.15pm - 6.00pm.

The centre offers children a range of educational and recreational activities.

Contact Nos:
Coordinator:  0407 251 801
Tom Thumb:  9524 3711