SKiPPS Newsletter

School Council meeting

As we progress through the term, I wanted to take a moment to remind you about the upcoming School Council meeting scheduled for next Wednesday night (31st July) at 6:30pm in the staffroom.

 

The School Council plays a pivotal role in the functioning of our school community. Comprised of dedicated parents, teachers, and community members, the Council collaborates to make decisions that shape the educational experience of our students. It serves as a forum for discussing various matters concerning school policies, facilities, and initiatives.

 

Our 2024 Councillors are;

 

  • Elisa Webb (parent of Orlo in 3/4J)
  • Hannah Liddeaux (parent of Jude in 5/6A, Dash in 3/4G and Otis and Alfie in Foundation J)
  • James Lawson (parent of Bea in 5/6MS)
  • Rowena Fitzgerald (parent of Remy in 1/2J and Saskia in Foundation J)
  • David Williams (parent of Willow 5/6A and Jack in Foundation J)
  • Claire O’Boyle (parent of Sorcha in 5/6MS)
  • Andrew Saunders (parent of Amelia in FJ and Arabella in 1/2R)
  • Kaisu Tonkyra (parent of Miia in 3/4G)
  • Karolina Kurzak (parent of Evie in 3/4G) - Karolina is our community member, representing SKiPPA
  • Michelle Bove (Assistant Principal)
  • Allison Shanahan (Garden Specialist, Foundation J teacher AND parent of Aggie in 1/2L and Freddie in 1/2R)
  • Chantel Jose (Art Teacher, Kitchen Specialist and Tutor)
  • Natalie Gallucci (Foundation N teacher)
  • Myself (Principal)

We extend a warm invitation to all parents and carers to attend this important meeting. Your presence and input are invaluable as we navigate through key decisions that impact our school's future.

 

Among the topics on the agenda, we will be deliberating on several crucial matters:

  • New Basketball Court: We will finalise our proposals for our basketball court upgrades.

 

  • 2024 Student Attitudes to School and NAPLAN Data: We will present and share recently released data from our 2024 Student Attitudes to School survey and our NAPLAN test results.

 

  • Outside School Hours Provider Contract: We will reflect on our current Out of Hours School Care provider and look over the recent survey results to help us determine our next steps.

 

  • Financial Reports and Policy Approval: We will examine recent financial reports and consider and approve policies related to camps, excursions, and duty of care.

Your are welcome to attend the meeting and contribute your views. As we collectively work towards the betterment of our school community.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday night's School Council meeting. Your presence and contributions make a significant difference in shaping the educational journey of our students.

 

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school.