School Council Update

Hi All!

I trust everyone had a great break and is now back in the full swing of school life for Term 2! Already we have seen loads of fun and meaningful activities and events for the children and families and community alike to participate in, like Athletics and Tabloid Sports days and the ANZAC Day Service.

I recently received an email from the Vice President of the Committee for Miners Rest who wanted to pass on wonderful feedback he had received from many community members who attended the service regarding the “presentation and professionalism” of all Miners Rest Primary School students who attended – Well Done to all involved!

Next week I am going to bring you an update from our recent School Council Meeting, as I will do following each meeting going forward so as you are aware of some of the things School Council are working on. But first, I wanted to introduce you to all to the members of the Miners Rest Primary School Council for 2023. Please see a pic and a quick fun fact of each member below!

Thanks everyone! As always, if you have any questions or concerns you’d like to raise with me or the School Council, please feel free to send me an email anytime larna.woodyatt@education.vic.gov.au

Larna Woodyatt

Larna Woodyatt - President

Time on School Council: 5 years

Interesting fact about me: I have been a member of the Richmond Football Club for 31 years!!

Alice Middlemiss - Vice President

Time on School Council: 2 years

Interesting fact about me: I’m an identical twin!

Kylie Nissen – Executive Officer

Time on School Council: 6 years

Interesting fact about me: My favourite place to be in the whole world is a Foundation Year Classroom!

Amanda Simpson – Business Manager

Time on School Council: 2 years

Interesting fact about me: I like to eat chocolate out of the freezer!

Heather Wallis – Parent Member

Time on School Council: First Year

Interesting fact about me: I grew up in Papua New Guinea and moved to Australia when I was 15

Kelly Mc Murray – Parent Member

Time on School Council: 3 years

Interesting fact about me: I am terrified of huntsman spiders!

Holly Scanlon – Teacher Member

Time on School Council: 2 years

Interesting fact about me: I have travelled to over 8 countries

Alyson McPhan – Parent Member

Time on School Council: 9 years

Interesting fact about me: I am a Victorian Country Women's Open Table Tennis Singles Champion

Rod Dean – Parent Member

Time on School Council: 4 years

Interesting fact about me: I have been to Japan 4 times

Nadia Impey – Parent Member

Time on School Council: 5 years

Interesting fact about me: I was once a junior cheerleader for the Melbourne Magic Basketball team

Matthew Smith - Teacher Member

Time on School Council: 3 years

Interesting fact about me: I have never drank tea or coffee

Michelle Bruty - Parent Member

Time on School Council: 2 years

Interesting fact about me: I love a game of hide and seek and scares!

Amanda Geddes - Parent Member

Time on School Council: 5 years

Interesting fact about me: I am married to 8-time Australian Drag Racing Champion Craig Geddes

Jess - Teacher Member

Time on School Council: First year

Interesting fact about me: Our very own Katherine was my P.E. teacher when I was in primary school!