Established in 1949, the Federation is the official parent organisation for the Archdiocese of Sydney. Through local school parent associations it represents

the parents, caregivers and friends of students in Sydney Catholic Schools.

The Federation of Catholic School Parents is the official voice of parents and students in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney.  It values the role of parents as partners in their children's learning and development by:  

• providing information and assistance to parents, caregivers and local school parent associations
• encouraging the establishment of P&F Associations and other parent organisations in Catholic schools wherever possible
• assisting local school parent associations to welcome and involve parents from differing cultures and backgrounds
• representing parents on educational matters, and providing a parent perspective to the Catholic Education Office, Sydney.

Parent Meetings are held at least twice a year in each Region.  Most meetings are in the form of information sharing on current education issues.  All interested parents are welcomed to attend.  Delegates are encouraged to present the views of their association at these meetings.

Local School Parent Associations exist to support the school and its community.  All parents/carers are encouraged to be active members of their local school's parent association.  Each local association elects or appoints two delegates to represent them at the Archdiocesan level.

The Federation is a founding member of the Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP), which was established in 1995 by the Bishops of NSW to act in the interest of and on behalf of parents at State level.

Management of the Federation
The affairs of the Federation are managed by an Executive Council which meets at least five times a year.

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The Catholic Education Partnership