School Council
School Council Membership
Parent members:
- Ben Atchison
- Lisa Shaw
- Simone Beever
- Lee Cath
- Nigel Keegan
- Matthew Kenny
- Jane Kingsley
- Brian Stanley
- Nigel Toussaint
DET members:
- Kerri Simpson - Executive Officer
- Helen Lockart
- Katherine Ayrton
- Alyena Mohummadally
- Barbara Springfield
- Sandra Monaghan (School Council Secretary)
School Council Meetings
commence at 19:00
- Monday 25th February
- Monday 18th March (rescheduled)
- Monday 27th May
- Monday 17th June (rescheduled)
- Monday 26th August
- Monday 16th September
- Monday 28th October
- Monday 25th November
- Monday 16th December
Sub Committee Meetings
Education Committee - Meetings commence at 18:30
- Thursday March 14th
- Monday May 6th
- Monday June 3rd
- Tuesday August 6th (date change)
- Tuesday September 3rd (date change)
- Tuesday 8th October
- Wednesday November 6th
- Monday December 2nd
Resources Committee - Meetings commence at 19:00
- Tuesday 12th February
- Tuesday 12th March
- Tuesday 14th May
- Tuesday 11th June
- Tuesday 13th August
- Tuesday 10th September
- Tuesday 15th October
- Tuesday 12th November
- Tuesday 10th December
Environment Committee - Meetings commence at 18:00
- Wednesday 27th February
- Wednesday 20th March
- Wednesday 22nd May
- Wednesday 19th June
- Wednesday 21st August
- Wednesday 18th September
- Wednesday 16th October
- Wednesday 20th November
- Wednesday 11th December
Community Engagement commence at 4.00 pm
- Thursday 20th June
- Monday 29th July
- Monday 2nd September
- Monday 21st October
- Monday 18th November
- Monday 9th December
School Council meeting 25th November 2019
The School Council met on Monday 25th November to discuss the activities for the remainder of Term 4, 2019 and how best to prepare for 2020 – the beginning of a new decade for MPWPS!
We started out the evening with a de-brief of the Japan Study Tour, led by Diana Vivian. There was so many positive outcomes for the children who attended this life changing trip. Generally, the chance to experience a different culture, practice their Japanese and see the many historical sites of this amazing country. Of particular note was the visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum, the homestay and of course Disneyland Tokyo! We finished up discussing ways in which the tour can be even better when it is next run in 2021. Thanks Diana, Cindy, Kerri and all the incredible parent helpers who attended this trip. Your contribution was instrumental in creating lifelong memories for our children.
We then had the Principal’s report where Kerri advised of the new teachers coming to the school (Dessa Walsh and Tim Cannan) and the promotion of Kim Simmons to the position of Learning Specialist Literacy and Jessica Greenbaum to the position of Numeracy. We are all pleased to see a blend of new faces and stability in critical learning areas. We then focused on the creative side of the school activities. The MVIMP Combined Concert was a great night with MPWPS excelling at both the on stage performance and the quota of winning raffle tickets. The Art Show was also a success, showcasing the children’s artistic work in a creative and beautiful display.
The Sub-Committee reports were tabled and discussed. Junior School Council were pleased to report the success of Bandana day – with all bandanas sold – and great interest in the work going on in Jack’s paddock. Thanks to all the parents that participated in the recent survey on Coles/Woolworths school sponsorship. We are collating the results and discussing these with the Junior School Council and the Green Team. The Education Committee had a particularly productive meeting with discussions around the curriculum, better resources for the library, grade 6 graduation and the Program Plan and Budget prepared by the teachers for 2020. A significant amount of planning has occurred already, and it will ensure a great start to the new year. Great news for the Environment Committee who were successful in their application for the MVCC Edible and Interactive Garden Grant – $3,100! A working bee is likely to occur early in the new year, so watch this space.
Personally, the opportunity to be on School Council has been very rewarding. The collegiate way in which the parents, teachers and staff work together is fantastic; all to benefit the students at this great school. If you want to be part of this and really make a difference, please put your hand up next year when roles on the School Council become available.
Lisa Shaw
Treasurer
School Councillor
Community Engagement Sub Committee Report
Our newly formed Community Engagement Sub-Committee of School Council meets monthly in the weeks before School Council. The purpose is to deal with all things Community; discussing aspects of involvement, parent, community participation across the school, and linking Parent Reps to the School Council. At our last meeting we looked at the Volunteers Policy providing information to update within the cycle.
The Sub-Committee is also wanting to develop a Parent Skills and Volunteers register as many schools have such a register. The purpose would be to access the skills and support of the community. Please consider adding your name and skills to the register.
If you are wanting to be part of the Community Engagement Sub-Committee we meet on a Monday after school (4pm) in Kerri’s Office. All interested welcome to attend.
Kerri
At present Convenor and Minute-taker.