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Next P&C Meeting

The next General P&C Meeting will be held on Thursday 14 June at 7:30pm in the Learning Space - at the bottom of the quad. All parents and teachers are invited to attend. Any agenda items should be emailed to the secretary. 

A membership fee of $2 invokes voting privileges at the next general meeting and is valid until the close of the next AGM.

See Meeting summaries or meeting minutes for information on past P&C meetings.

Upcoming Events

May
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Thu 24 May 2018 8:00 am - 11:15 am

May
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Sat 26 May 2018 9:00 am - 10:30 am

May
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Mon 28 May 2018 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

May
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Thu 31 May 2018 8:00 am - 11:15 am

Jun
14

Thu 14 Jun 2018 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Jul
7

Sat 07 Jul 2018 - Mon 23 Jul 2018

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Chatswood High School P&C

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The Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) of Chatswood High School brings parents, staff and other members of the community together, to advance the best interests of the school and its students. The P&C plays an important role in supporting the school through parent volunteer Sub-Committees which support the programmes and activities that the School is involved with. All parents are invited to participate in the activities of the P&C.

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General Fund Donations

$ 50000
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2/2/2018
Contributions can be made with school fees.

Building Fund Donations

$ 100000
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Donations over $2 to the building fund are tax deductible. Contributions can be made with school fees.

Leadership Camp 2018

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Last Updated: Friday, 11 May 2018 09:21

Leadership Camp in an annual event run by the prefect team for younger students interested in developing their leadership skills and meet new people from other years. We had such an amazing time this year with prefects running seminars on teamwork, organisation, ingenuity, flexibility, motivation, public speaking, and people skills. We also had the pleasure of hearing from two guest speakers, Viriya Chittasy and Ming Long and had lots of fun dressing up for the trivia night themed "heroes and villains". The pink team came out on top as the best team of camp with the most points and enthusiasm, but everyone had an amazing time. The prefects particularly learnt a lot about leadership through organising and running the camp. Thank you to the P&C for your financial contributions, they really paid off! (pun intended)

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Duke of Ed update

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 09 May 2018 19:08

bronze walk group Apr 2018The P&C fund a part-time specialist teacher to run the Duke of Ed program at CHS. This year we have 17 Year 9 students in the Bronze program (9 in Silver and 3 in Gold). CHS students, along with Manly-Freshwater and Davidson High, have just returned from a 3 day Bronze camp/hike at Somerset– Colo River.

As part of the community service element of this program, some of these students have also helped clean the back stage and lower areas of the CHS school hall during the holidays.

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Respectful Relationships & Sexual Health Parent Seminar - 28 May

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Last Updated: Monday, 14 May 2018 11:49

Vanessa Hamilton will return to CHS following successful sessions in 2017. She will conduct 4 small group sessions with all year 9 students in addition to a parent & carer only evening session in the Learning Space.

Vanessa Hamilton is a highly regarded Educator and Sexual health nurse with over 23 years experience. At the parent session, she will be exploring how to have conversations with your children on respectful relationships and the influence of social media and the internet on our children.

For further information see her website www.talkingthetalksexed.com.au

  • Parent only session: Monday 28th May 7pm - 8.30pm in the Learning Space. Parents from all years and neighbouring schools are welcome to attend this session. 
  • Student sessions for year 9 are being held during the school day on 29 May .

Chatswood Education Precinct - Proposal for redevelopment of high school

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Last Updated: Monday, 07 May 2018 14:34

You may be aware the State Government has committed over $4 billion to upgrade public schools in NSW over the next 4 years. The redevelopment of Chatswood Public School has already been announced by the NSW Government.

In March 2018 School Infrastructure NSW, part of the NSW Department of Education, confirmed to the CHS P&C that planning is underway to investigate an option to redevelop Chatswood school (covering both public and high) infrastructure to meet anticipated future growth. The Department is in the process of finalising the proposal and expects to commence public engagement with school communities by mid-year assuming these plans are approved by NSW Treasury.

The CHS P&C are greatly encouraged by the inclusion of the high school in the much needed plans to redevelop the Chatswood Education Precinct. P&Cs from both public and high schools are collaborating closely on this matter.

Like our neighbouring public school, the high school also suffers from outdated facilities and overcrowding. Chatswood High School now has 11 demountable classrooms on-site to accommodate the growth in the number of high school students. This total swells to over 30 demountable classrooms when the Intensive English Centre and the Public School’s Bush Campus are included.

To support the future learning needs of our high school, students and teachers deserve new specialist facilities. Over recent years there has been a stop/start approach to upgrading Chatswood school facilities, so we are encouraged by a longer term and whole of precinct approach to provide learning spaces and facilities in this proposed redevelopment of both schools.
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We welcome the use of a Project Reference Group which includes Principals and P&C representatives from both schools. We also look forward to widespread community consultation on this much needed redevelopment commencing as soon as possible.
Our Regional Director of public schools Ms Sue Low welcomes any queries you may have on this proposal. She has kindly provided the following email address - .

We ask for your positive support to encourage this important development proposal.

CHS P&C President

Anzac Day 2018

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 09 May 2018 19:14

AnzacDay Chatswood 2018The P&C was proud to attend the ANZAC Day dawn commemoration in Chatswood this week in memory of the past sacrifices of brave servicemen and women. The P&C would like to thank Chatswood RSL for organising the ceremony and for its ongoing support of Chatswood High School's High Resolves program. The P&C also thanks Jenny Berthold and Carol Stables for laying a wreath on its behalf.

CHS Multicultural Festival 21 May 2018

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Last Updated: Thursday, 01 March 2018 10:11

Chatswood High School P&C is celebrating World Cultural Diversity Day on May 21st this year with our own Multicultural Festival.

We are starting planning now and we need your help! There will be multicultural food stalls and performances including a Lion dance.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

This is a free event and all proceeds will go towards funding various projects atour school that will benefit our children.

Please sign up to help out at our Multicultural Festival on May 21st, held for students during school time.

We are looking for people to prepare all types of traditional foods, entertain and generally help organise the event.

Sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549AEAC2FA6F94-chsmulticultural

Uniform Stock Update

The following items are currently out of stock:
* Unisex PE Shorts size 4XS, XS, S
* Unisex PE Polo Top size 5XS, 4XS, 3XS, 4XL
* Girls Senior Blouse size 16, 20
* Girls Junior Winter Tunic size 18
* Track Jackets size XS, S, M, L, XL
 
 
There are 6 second hand blazers currently available:
* size 83, 85, 90, 93, 95 - prices from $70 to $140
 
Last updated 11 May 2018

Information for Parents

  • Opening Hours

    Thursdays from 8am - 11:15am.

    Some Tuesdays from 8am - 11:15am, usually at the start of term or during busy times. See the calendar for details. 

    Other special opening days at the start of the year and for year 7 orientation can be found in the calendar.

    Order online at shop.chspandc.org.au.

    For more information, see the Uniform Shop page, the Price List, the Order Form.

     

    Blazer Fitting

    Blazer Fitting Days are generally held in weeks 4 and 5 of each term. Blazers are made to measure - please check the calendar for fitting days.

    The uniform shop sells second hand blazers on consignment. These blazers can be tried on during shop hours and purchased immediately.

     

    School Uniform  

    The school expects every student to be wearing the school uniform each day.

     

    Second Hand

    The uniform shop accepts donations of second hand uniform for re-sale. These items are not available for sale during busy periods.

     

    Music Uniform

    The uniform shop sells the music uniform worn by participants in the music program.

     

    Volunteers Wanted

    Volunteering in the uniform shop is a great way to get to know the school and community. You will get to know our group of friendly and dedicated volunteers. It is not all work as we get together twice a year for social events, usually to try out multi cultural food and cuisine that the volunteers made from home. You may take a look at "What we do" at the uniform shop events. Come in and we'd love you to join our big uniform shop family.

  • What is the Parent Network?

    The parent network co-ordinators for each year group maintain a list of contact details of all interested parents in their year group. This list is circulated to those on the list, enabling parents to be able to contact other parents in their child's year.

     

    The parent network co-ordinators may organise social events during the year, send information emails, and ask for help at certain school functions.

     

    How do I join?

    Fill in your details or email your network co-ordinator or fill in a hardcopy form that is available at the school office.

  • Would you like to get more involved but not sure where you fit?

    The P&C has a variety of functions and there are many opportunities to get involved: view the list of roles within the P&C.

    For further information about any of these roles, please contact the President  or the Secretary .

     

    Uniform Shop Volunteers

    Volunteer in the uniform shop on a regular basis.

    Please note that a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for all volunteers. See more on our info sheet.

    Apply online for your WWCC - its free and can be used for other organisations that require it from you.

     

    Committee Members

    Join one of the P&C committees - uniform, fundraising, building - and have a say in how things are run.

    Come along to the general P&C meeting - there are 2 meetings each term on either a Tuesday or Thursday night.

     

    Parent Representative on Teacher Interview Panel

    Would you like to represent the parent body on teacher interview panels as required? There is a small amount of training to do first.

  • The P&C supports the school with specific projects and events where the school cannot afford the cost, but these projects can only go ahead if the P&C can afford it.

     

    Parent Contributions

    While funding is sought via grants and sponsorship for specific projects where appropriate, parents are asked to contribute to the P&C to enable these projects to continue. Suggested contribution amounts are:

    Building Fund (Tax Deductible): $150 per student

    General Fund: $90 per student

     

    Contributions can be made with your school fees.

Information for Students

High Resolves

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 The P&C helps to fund the High Resolves program at Chatswood High School.

 

Local Sporting Champions Grant

The Australian Sports Commission have 4 rounds of grants each year for supporting local sporting champions.

FACS Scholarships for Students from Disadvantaged Families

Family and Community Services (FACS) is offering Scholarships to help students enrolled in education or training to complete their studies. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to help with school expenses. For more information see their website.