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PEAKHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL P & C COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DATE: Monday 4th March 2024
MEETING OPENED: 7:05 pm.
ATTENDEES: Sarah M, Enas R, Karen G, Elizabeth S, Kylie C, Moussa C, Karla W, Jennifer H, Yasmin, Emma, Alisse S, Belinda H
APOLOGIES: Siobhan B, Andrea M
AGM: The Principal, Mrs Karla Wilson declared all executive positions of the P&C Committee vacant.
PRESIDENT: Nomination: Sarah Marinovic.
(Nominated by Karen and seconded by Elizabeth).
Sarah Marinovic accepted the nomination and was elected President.
VICE PRESIDENT: Nomination: Karen Gambian.
(Nominated by Sarah M and seconded by Moussa).
Karen Gambian accepted the nomination and was elected Vice President.
SECRETARY: Nomination: Enas Robertson
(Nominated by Sarah M and seconded by Jennifer).
Enas Robertson accepted the nomination and was elected Secretary.
TREASURER: Nomination: Jennifer Hearne.
(Nominated by Elizabeth and seconded by Kylie).
Jennifer Hearne accepted the nomination and was elected Treasurer.
FUNDRAISING: VACANT
CLOSE OF AGM: The AGM was concluded, and the regular monthly meeting commenced immediately.
AGM CLOSED: 7:11pm.
PEAKHURST PUBLIC SCHOOL P & C COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING
DATE: Monday 4th March 2024
MEETING OPENED: 7:11pm.
ATTENDEES: Sarah M, Enas R, Karen G, Elizabeth S, Kylie C, Moussa C, Karla W, Jennifer H, Yasmin, Emma, Alisse S, Belinda H
APOLOGIES: Siobhan B, Andrea M
PREVIOUS MINUTES: -
CORRESPONDENCE: Nil.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
- Thank you to the outgoing Committee and congratulations to those who have accepted new positions.
- Building works: Toilets in junior playground are being renovated and this will include: new toilets, new tiles as per regulations, automatic flush urinals, mirrors, hand dryers and fresh pain. Should be completed and open soon. Senior toilets are next.
- Class formation for 2024: We have 452 students. 16 classes next year, with a mix of straight and composite classes K-6. Very full classes.
- Canteen – tender: Request to approve call for new tenders for school canteen – All P&C Approve. Current tender ends 16th July 2024.
- Nature Garden: Requoted the proposed nature garden to incorporate the trip hazard on the astroturf by extending the garden edging to incorporate affected area with seating. Approx. $170,000. $41,000 funds available from P & C. P & C could potentially contribute a portion of the funds towards the project.
- ~ very expensive, possibly replace current equipment instead, investigate shelter near Kindy classrooms as alternative.
- Naplan: teachers to go through what the questions would look like to familiarise students.
EASTER RAFFLE:
- Booklet to be sent out to all families.
- Raffle to be drawn 28th March 2023.
- Prizes donated by P & C.
MOTHERS DAY STALL:
- Mothers day stall to be held on Thursday 9th May 2024.
- Gifts need to be ordered ASAP.
- Budget approved for upto $4,500 – (includes extra $500 for next year gifts)
- Gifts to be priced at $10
- Call out for mother’s day committee volunteers.
DISCO:
- Discussion had to bring forward to possibly end of September in term 3 rather than term 4, as term 4 is usually much busier for families.
DANCE:
- SPAF auditions are early September.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Future P & C Meeting dates will be on rotating days of the week. The next P&C meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 7pm in the Gumbuya Centre . A notice will be placed in eNews.
MEETING CLOSED: 8:22pm