Parents and
Friends Association
Welcome back to Term 2!
The Kinross Wolaroi School Parents’ and Friends’ Association (P&F) has been working hard to develop a connected and supportive school community and we have some exciting initiatives to announce, which I have detailed below.
Introducing your new Year Group Representatives
The following people have been appointed to the P&F Committee as Year Group Representatives for 2019/20. Expect to hear from them, as they will be organising one or two casual social events during 2019 for you to get to know your year group parents/carers better. They’ll also be helping the P&F with our other major projects during the year.
Pre-Prep: Jacqueline Heagney (Russell) & Lindsay Stewart
Kindy: Jen Curran & Steph McCormack
Year 1: Sarah Rourke
Year 2: Leanne Lett
Year 3: Nikki Bryan
Year 4: Joc Kimmins, Sandra Jones & Luisa Shannon
Year 5: Meredith Knight & Sarah Glover
Year 6: Ali Payne
Year 7: Rach Goodsir
Year 8: Michelle Gough & Chrissy Baldwinson
Year 9: Merissa Horne
Year 10: Justine Squire & Marg Aldersey
Year 11: Sarah Wakem
Year 12: Mel Buesnel
If you would also like to be a Year Representative, please feel free to contact us – we’d love to hear from you.
New in 2019: Parent Contact Lists
The P&F are introducing contact lists for parents/carers in each year group to make it easier for you to organise your child’s school life and family friendships.
Emails were sent to all parents on Monday 6 May with a link to opt in with your details.
Please note the following:
- Your participation on the list is voluntary and does not have anything to do with your usual school communications, which are protected under Privacy legislation.
- These lists are being coordinated for the P&F by the school’s Engagement Office to protect your privacy.
- If you would like to participate, make sure you lodge your contact details by the deadline of 15 May.
- If you do not wish to be included, DO NOT FILL IN THE FORM.
The completed will be sent participating parents from each year group.
The lists will close on 15 May, so please ensure that you have responded before then.
Save the date:
Michael Carr-Gregg free parent forum
We are excited to announce that the P&F will be hosting a special Parent Forum at our Term 3 meeting on 4 September, which will feature a presentation by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, one of Australia's highest profile psychologists, author of 14 books, broadcaster and a specialist in parenting, children, adolescents and the use of technology for mental health.
He will present on ‘How to raise happy and resilient children and teenagers’ and will cover the latest news from the science of positive psychology, applied to bringing up children and teenagers – information every parent needs to know.
Mark the evening of Wednesday 4 September in your calendar NOW, so that you don’t miss this important event. More details will be provided at the beginning of next term.
P&F meeting next week
The P&F will be holding a meeting next week. We welcome new faces and ideas to build a stronger School community. Please come along to one of the P&F meetings if you would like to be involved.
Date: Wednesday 15 May at 7pm
Location: Boardroom, Wolaroi Mansion
Mr Matt Curran will talk to us about Boarding at the start of the meeting and then we will discuss events and activities for the rest of the year.
Joining in via tele-conference
If parents are unable to attend the meeting, there is still an option to call in via tele-conference and there is a new system to do so. KWS has an external conference call facility where up to 20 external callers may simultaneously participate in a tele-conference call.
- External callers dial 02 63 92 0498 and enter PIN 2222
- Internal callers dial xtn 498 and enter PIN 2222
The P&F Executive look forward to seeing you at the meeting. The more the merrier!
Change to meeting dates
Please note that going forward, the P&F Executive has changed the P&F meeting schedule from two meetings per term to one General Meeting and one Executive Meeting per term. Dates for General Meetings for the remainder of the year are as follows:
Term 2: Week 3 - Wednesday 15 May
Term 3: Week 7 - Wednesday 4 September
Term 4: Week 7 - Wednesday 27 November
Meetings are held each term in the Boardroom, Wolaroi Mansion at 7pm. Teleconferencing is available to allow participation for those unable to attend in person.
Best wishes to you and your family for an enjoyable and successful Term 2 on behalf of the P&F Executive and Committee.
Tanya Miller
President
Kinross Wolaroi School Parents’ and Friends’ Association