Voice of the Village – 22 September 2023
22 September 2023
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The name Friends of the Village was conceived at the beginning of 2019 as the P&C association was forming. Right from the start, we have been shaped by a desire to build connections and establish a community of friendship.
Friends are there for each other through thick and thin, they help us navigate unknown terrain, they provide us with a sense of belonging. Friends choose to lean in and listen to understand. And friends love to give gifts and have fun with one another! This little word captures so much of what we hope Friends of the Village can provide for the LLV community.
FOTV exists to strengthen and support a sense of belonging in the community of LLV. We recognise students, staff, parents, carers and community members as significant friends of the village. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels included, accepted, welcomed and celebrated.
(Jill McLachlan, FOTV Foundation President)
Friends of the Village (FOTV) abides by these four values, both operationally and aspirationally. They are the guiding principles for everything that we do as a P&C Association. It is the role of the FOTV Leadership Team to ensure that these values are evident in all FOTV activities and communications.
We will listen intentionally and work productively with every member of the FOTV community to ensure that all voices are heard and all opinions are considered.
We will foster and facilitate connection between parents & carers via multiple channels and events. We understand the significant value that parents & carers gain from being connected with each other.
As a parent & carer community, we will be enthusiastic in everything that we do. Positivity, vibrancy and energy will proliferate in our community, overcoming any obstacles that stand in our way.
Every person is welcome in our community. We value the important contribution that every single parent or carer can and will make. New members will be received warmly and encouraged to participate to the level that they desire.
The key aims of Friends of the Village are:
foster connection and facilitate communication in the parent & carer community
raise funds for use in school programs, facilities maintenance and teacher support
Financial members of Friends of the Village P&C Association for 2022
Active FOTV Working Groups run by our awesome volunteers
Funds raised for the LLV community in 2022
The FOTV Leadership Team is responsible for overall management of the P&C association and ensuring that activities, initiatives and partnering with the school is consistent with the FOTV values. Leadership Team members are elected by FOTV members each year at the FOTV AGM.
The FOTV President leads the Association and aims to embody its values of collaboration, connection and enthusiasm to welcome and support all the friends of our beautiful village.
Lisa joined FOTV as Vice-President in 2021 and became President in 2022. She oversees the Fundraising & Events, Comms, Music, Community Volunteers and New Families Working Groups, and writes the fortnightly newsletter Voice of the Village.
Lisa is a big believer in the value of community and loves being part of a team who work so energetically to build a uniquely inclusive and united LLV school culture.
Children: Kindergarten & Stage 2 (2023)
The treasurer is responsible for developing an annual budget for FOTV, tracking and reporting on our financial position to Leadership Team and General Meetings, presenting audited financial statements to the AGM, and annual reporting to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.
Chris joined the leadership team in 2020, and took on the role of treasurer in 2021. He has been involved as a parent representative on staff selection panels since before the school opened. The highlight of his week is teaching Uniting Church Scripture to Kindy and Stage 1.
Children: Stage 6 (2023)
The FOTV Secretary works closely with the President to ensure appropriate governance is followed for all FOTV operations, with particular focus on General Meetings and Membership management.
Linda joined the Leadership Team in 2023 as Secretary and is keen to contribute her many years of skills and experience in the educational sector. She has a strong passion for sustainability and building a sense of community in educational settings.
Children: Stage 3 (2023)
The FOTV VPs are responsible for supporting the President, contributing to the overall direction and implementing the ideas across multiple working groups and family volunteers.
Lee joined the Leadership Team at the start of 2022 and is focused on how to more effectively share and engage with the FOTV parent community. If there’s information you need from FOTV that you’re not getting today, let him know!
Children: Stage 1 (2023)
The FOTV VPs are responsible for supporting the President, contributing to the overall direction and implementing the ideas across multiple working groups and family volunteers.
Children: Stage 3 & 4 (2023)
FOTV General Members are vital members of the Leadership Team, responsible for key areas of focus whilst also contributing to the overall direction and operation of the Association.
FOTV is an incorporated association under the P&C Federation of NSW. We are governed by the Federation’s Prescribed Constitution and our own By-Laws.
Friends of the Village is the P&C Association of Lindfield Learning Village. We are an active and passionate community of parents and carers.
We treat every member of our community with respect, care and kindness. The villagers are generous, brave, and tenacious. The village is transformative for all members of the community. We are inherently collaborative.