Dear Families
School Council Elections: As indicated in last week’s newsletter the nominations for 2018 School Council start today. Could I thank the retiring members for their commitment to our school. Their time and expertise has been invaluable.
Parent Reps: Kaz McDonald, Ian Royce and Tony Lee
Community Member: one vacancy
Department reps: Matt Limb and Deb Fisher
These members are eligible to re-nominate for a further 2 year tenure.
Timeline: Nominations open – Tuesday 19 February
Nominations close – Tuesday 26 February at 4pm.
Nomination forms are available from the office for nominations of others or self nominations.
OSHC Accounts: Many accounts for Out of School Care have continued to be in deficit. Council’s policy is that ALL accounts must be in the positive. Please contact Cheryl if this causes difficulty as
arrangements will need to be in place asap or places will not be offered.
Parent – Teacher interviews: Bookings have now closed via Sentral. If you still require a booking please see the classroom teacher. We only have time during the week for one meeting per family. If a second meeting is required please contact the teacher or office to arrange.
Insurance: Please be aware that the Department and the school do not have personal insurance cover for students. This is a responsibility of each family to decide on any cover they wish to take out. This also
extends to personal items which children bring to school or injuries which require ambulance etc. We
suggest that if an item is valuable or of special personal significance that arrangements are made to
ensure the safety of the item.eg parents bringing to school or staff minding the item for the day.
School Council: The 2017/18 Council met for the last time last night. Last night we discussed and ratified.
Finances
The new building Program and the support needed for the completion. We also discussed the
modifications to the plans
Council Elections.
Team Holiday Program
Out of School Hours Care.
Council dates for 2018.
The school’s Annual Implementation Plan.
Working with Children’s Check: These are available via the Working with Children’s website
http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ Council would like to see as many parents as possible acquire the check and leave a copy with the office.
We have always required these for parents attending camps but it is now necessary to widen the need beyond camps.
Help: Truck. Part of the Fair organisation is the picking up of various items eg stage and spare marquees. In the past we have been able to borrow a truck from a business. Unfortunately this year this is not possible so we are searching for a truck ( removal size) to undertake the pick ups. We would need it for half a day on March 22, day before the Fair.
Regards,
Gavan Welsh,
Principal
