P&C Meeting Summaries

December 2012 P&C Meeting Summary

The evening started with celebratory drinks and a light supper.

Special thanks were given to some key members who are leaving the school or retiring from their current roles:

• Barbara Bice for her involvement with all the P&C subcommittees over many years
• Janet Donelly for her efforts with Trivia nights and building relationships with local businesses who support the school
• Deb Cameron for her role as canteen convenor over the last few years
• Kate Morris for her involvement with the Marnie committee and P&C executive during 2012
• All helpers & staff - uniform shop, canteen, parent network coordinators

A summary of achievements and highlights for the year:

• Uniform shop refurbishment
• Investment of $100 000 into stocking the uniform shop with new uniforms
• "A Night at the Olympics" Trivia Night raised $20 000 to support the school
• $50 000 donated to the school to purchase Interactive Whiteboards
• $15 000 donated to the school for welfare programs
• 32 extra lockers purchased for use by year 7 students
• Membership voted to sell the Marnie property
• Community Building grant of $70 000 for an extension to the school hall. P&C has also applied for a joint funding grant with the DEC.
• Involvement with regional P&C who are taking action to alleviate overcrowding in lower North Shore schools
• Plans and designs for an outdoor learning space

Following the AGM in November, P&C still has some unfilled positions:

• Canteen Convenor
• Fundraising Co-ordinator
• Non-office bearing executive members

Thank you to Ms Low, teachers and administration staff for working with us to provide the best opportunities for all our children at Chatswood High School.