Supporter Groups
The Downlands community - you are invited to join one of our support networks.
Joining and participating in any of these groups ensures you a great reward as you embrace the school community. It provides you with the opportunity to network with other business people, make new friends, become familiar with your child’s College and most importantly feel a part of this warm and significant community.
parents and friends
An active Parents & Friends Association exists within the school, providing financial, community and spiritual support for students and parents alike.
Come along and find out what makes Downlands tick. Hear from the Principal and discuss issues relevant to parent groups. Vote on how the P&F Levy is used each year. The P&F also coordinates the activities of the Sports Supporters, Friends of the Performing Arts, Art Exhibition and Agricultural Supporters Group.
Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month (term time) at 5:30 pm in the Boardroom. The last meeting for each term is followed by a complimentary dinner at the College.
Downlands P&F Management Committee 2024
2024 P&F Meetings
Meetings are held at 5:30pm once a month (during term times) in the Tyson Manor Boardroom. If you'd like to attend the meeting but cannot be there in person, you can join via videoconference (Microsoft Teams). Email PandF@downlands.qld.edu.au for the link.
Wednesday 15 May
Wednesday 12 June
Wednesday 24 July
Wednesday 21 August
Wednesday 16 October
Wednesday 20 November (AGM)
Sport Supporters
Downlands College Sports Supporters (DCSS) enhance the rich tradition of excellence in sport at Downlands College by providing both financial and physical assistance to College sporting groups.
Meetings are generally held at 5:30pm on the second Thursday of the month (term time) in Upper Hyland.
The Downlands Sports Supporters looks forward to supporting and enhancing all facets of sporting life within the College now and into the future. Please let the College office know if you wish to be placed on the DCSS email list to keep up-to-date with Sports Supporters activities within the College.
Friends of the performing arts
The Friends of the Performing Arts group supports our vibrant cultural program. They play an important role in many of the cultural events each year and raise funds to provide resources and learning opportunities for The Arts department.
For more information contact us on 07 4690 9500 or via email: fopa@downlands.qld.edu.au
Meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month, at 7pm in G1.
Ag Supporters
Our Ag Supporters Group supports all Downlands Agricultural related activities including the Cattle Show Team, industry excursions and donations towards the Rural Centre. To include rural-based families along with local families, the Ag Supporters group come together at significant events throughout the year, such as Downlands Grammar Day and at livestock shows where the Cattle Show team competes.
Art exhibition committee
Be part of the team that coordinates the biggest social and fundraising event on the Downlands calendar.
New ideas and energy are always welcome.
Meetings usually third Tuesday of the month, March - October
5:30 pm DPSA Room, Tyson Manor
Boarder Parent Network
Just as our boarders are the heart of our College, so are our Boarder Parents.
Lunch meetings include presentations from staff and opportunities for feedback from parents.
Meeting dates TBA. Please contact Mr Ian Bulkin, Head of Boarding on 07 4690 9662 for more information
