WGHS P&C Newsletter [email protected] Music May 2015 (P&C Meeting 19th May 2015) Principal’s Report The new School Plan is on the school website. This is a 3 year plan from 2015-2017, but it is part of a 15 year plan. It is the first time the school has done this broad plan under this new model (which is consistent across NSW). It is intentionally broad. The next step is to articulate the milestones for this year. The 2014 Annual School Report is also on the school website. http://www.wghs.nsw.edu.au/achievements/school-plan/ 15 students from Suganami High School in Japan are coming for one week in 21-28 August. The school will be looking for host families closer to the date - Naoko Konichi, WGHS Japanese teacher is coordinating details. WGHS and WPS Overcrowding: Some parents and members of the executive met with the department on 18th May. Our schools are on the list for significant works and there is a commitment for building. This is very early in the process of going through a master-planning phase involving collecting a list of considerations that the schools want factored in. Towards the end of 2015 there will be a clearer picture of what the works will entail, but it is likely to be a lengthy process over several years. MyClubMate has been customised to suit the Music Committees and has been simple to use and very helpful. We are still looking for a Treasurer and Secretary – next year there will be 3 more open positions which will make the program untenable without more parent volunteers stepping in. At the end of 2015 the committee is looking to run a regional tour in the last week of Term 3 to Tamworth for students in years 710. P&C Committee – Roles and meeting attendance The P&C are looking for a new secretary as our present secretary cannot continue the role due to work and family commitments. In addition the committee is seeking an additional Vice President. General discussion was had around P&C meetings, their value and attendance. Meetings are an informal open forum style which is open and non confronting – you can come and listen, or contribute and ask questions. They can be a very valuable way to join the discussion and learn more about what’s going on in the school and community, as well as a good way of connecting with other parents through the school years. It was decided that meetings should be held at 7pm from now on to encourage attendance and an earlier finish time. Some comments from parents regarding meeting attendance follow: “I have a busy life with many commitments, and did not feel that I was engaged with my daughter's education. Attending an evening meeting once a month seemed an easy way to do this. Since attending, learning about what is happening in the school, and finding other ways to be involved keeps me coming back - as well as getting to know some of the other wonderful parents from the school.” Jazz Ensemble perform at Chatswood RSL Congratulations to the Senior Choir and Chamber Ensembles for their fabulous performances at the Anzac Day service at St Stephens church. Also to the Chamber, Jazz and Senior Wind Ensembles for qualifying through to the Chatswood RSL School Ensemble competition finals, which were held at Chatswood High School on 16th May. “I attend the P&C to get an understanding of the operation and rhythm of the school administration beyond what we receive in the newsletters and to offer my assistance where I think I can make a difference.” P&C Committee Positions Executive Committee “I am interested in the school's future vision, and found that the meeting was a great way to keep informed, as well as getting different perspectives from parents with girls in other years. I also feel that the meeting gives parents a chance to contribute to decision making regarding the school and how current funds are being allocated. I also think it is very important to show my daughter that I am interested in her school and value what she is doing there, so going along gives her a good example of this.” “I joined to initially to learn about the school and how it operates, then stayed so I could keep up to date with what was happening and hear what the principal has to say. It's also a good way to meet other parents. “ “I want to contribute to my daughters’ school, and for me, being part of the P&C is my way of giving back to the school. I find the principal’s update each month to be incredibly valuable to hear first-hand and be able to ask questions and give my opinion.” Principal and Senior Prefects at the St Stephens Anzac Day Service President: William Pape [email protected] Vice-President: Clayton Spence Vice-President: Vacant Secretary: Vacant [email protected] Treasurer: Geraldine Mack Sub-Committee Office Bearers Communications: Liz Foster [email protected] Music: Feroni Suhood [email protected] Vacant Positions: Treasurer Secretary P&C Sports Club News Touch Football: Corinne Lodewijks [email protected] WGHS Netball Report Netball: Vicki Jones [email protected] All 21 WGHS teams are positioned comfortably on the ladders. In 2014 NSNA decided to regrade teams mid season and we anticipate the same in 2015. So at the close of round 7 games we will expect some of our teams to be affected by this and thus our positioning will also alter. Our Coaches, Umpires and Team Managers have settled into their respective roles. Most teams require only 2 parents to volunteer, unfortunately a couple of teams occasionally need to supply 4 volunteers. Every Club in the associations must perform grounds duty, there are no exceptions. It is imperative parents come forward and volunteer for these minor roles for only a little over an hour of their time only once per season. We continue to look forward to another successful season. Vicki Jones, Convenor Netball Sub-committee Basketball: Vacant Hockey: John Kopsiaftis; [email protected] Grounds: Katrina Ellis [email protected] Grants: Corinne Lodewijks Corinne Lodewijks [email protected] Uniform Shop: Ania Bokina [email protected] WGHS Hockey Training: Mondays, 3.30pm – 5.00pm, school oval The season has started well for both the new Junior and Senior teams. Training and matches with our new coach Xanthe Dwyer are going well. The Juniors scored their first goal of the season last week whilst the seniors have had a couple of unlucky losses. All girls are encouraged to come to training to help learn skills with our new coach and also inspire younger girls. John Kopsiaftis, WGHS Hockey Convenor Basketball Committee Report The U19 team has had 3 forfeits in a row as the other teams have year 12 girls unlikely to play next semester as study and life commitments make it hard to play. A second year 7 team will register next season, along with two year 8 teams and a year 10 team. Geraldine Mack & William Pape WGHS P&C Grounds Committee Cooler weather has slowed activity in the grounds. Willoughby Council can provide free mulch and the delivery date will be coordinated with the school. The next weeding bee is on Sunday June 21 9am - 10am corner Mowbray Rd and Keary St – all welcome. Grants Committee Report The grants committee requested the School’s ideal ‘wishlist’ so that it can target the right grants to apply for. Solar panels are one item. Contact [email protected] or the club convener if you have any enquiries about P&C executive or club contacts or are interested in volunteering for a sub-committee role. Dates June 8th: Public Holiday June 16th: P&C Meeting, Staff room, 7pm June 21st 9am – Weeding Bee
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