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current list of committee members NEXT MEETING Term 1, 2012 Meeting: Monday, 26th March, 2012. (Tentative) 7.15pm for 7.45pm Venue & Agenda: To be advised Suggestions
for agenda items always welcome Click
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Regional Council PREVIOUS MEETINGS Term 4, 2011 Meeting: WEDNESDAY, 2nd November,
2011 (changed from Monday, 31st October, 2011). 7.15pm for 7.45pm Venue: Lindfield Public School … Map Pacific
Highway and Grosvenor Rd, Lindfield Our
Hosts: Leanne Ferreira (P&C President) & Craig Oliver (Principal) Agenda
includes: “Local
Schools, Local Decisions” Consultation Paper Gonski Federal Funding Review Staysafe Parliamentary Committee
Inquiry into School Zone Safety Regional
Director Q&A Suggestions
for agenda items always welcome Click
here for your School P&C Nomination Form for the
Regional Council Term 3, 2011 Meeting: Monday, 29th August, 2011. 7.15pm for 7.45pm - Close by 9.30pm. Venue:
Epping Boys High School Vimiera Road, Epping (just off Epping
Road) Host:
Michael Keen, P&C President at Epping Boys High
School Map: www.nearmap.com/?q=@-33.769534,151.099858&ll=-33.769534,151.099858&z=18&t=n&nmd=20110516 (Click “Take me to the Map” near the
bottom of the page – no need to sign up) The meeting will be held next door to the
Trade Training Centre, which is near the ovals at the top end of the site on the
map. Drive into the front gate, veer right and drive through the line of
trees shown on the map. Easy. Agenda: Introduction by Principal
Peter Garrard covering the school’s Centre of
Excellence activities and a quick look at the new Trade Training Centre
(Commercial Kitchen) www.eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/Content/public/newsandevents/TTCOpening.asp Hot Issue: Accommodation,
facilities and maintenance Other
possible items National Curriculum
– General progress and impact of the NSW Minister Piccoli’s
announcement of a one year delay (see attached pdf’s,
including Board of Studies letter to Principals) Abolition of the NSW School
Certificate from next year, and alternative credentialing proposals www.det.nsw.edu.au/about-us/news-at-det/news/nsw-school-certificate-to-be-abolished
Is there a
benefit in adopting the Australian Qualification Framework approach pre-HSC? www.aqf.edu.au/AbouttheAQF/TheAQF/tabid/108/Default.aspx
New school leaving age
–issues and impacts, including credentialing for those students who
leave before the HSC www.schools.nsw.edu.au/leavingschool/schoolleaveage/faqs/index.php
Board of Studies
Discussion Paper: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/schoolcertificate/pdf_doc/sc-review-discuss-paper.pdf
Update on Ethics classes Discussion of school
P&C management issues Events that P&Cs would
like the Regional Council to run Email: pc-nsregion-owner@yahoogroups.com
Term 2, 2011 Meeting: Monday, 30th May, 2011. 7.15pm for 7.45pm Venue: Killara High School Koola Avenue, Killara See Map: http://tinyurl.com/KillaraHS Term 1, 2011 Meeting:
Monday, 28th March, 2011.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: Mowbray Public
School This meeting is the AGM. Agenda includes the election of Office
Bearers. Term 4, 2010 Meeting:
Monday, 29th November, 2010.
6.45pm for 7.00pm
Note special time for this meeting
Venue: Lindfield East
Public School (Hall) Map: http://tinyurl.com/LindfieldE-PS-Map Main item: Cyberbullying ALL WELCOME – you don’t need to be a delegate, just a concerned parent
or citizen. Cyberbullying
Presenters/Guests are: ·
Mark Anderson - Australian
Communications and Media Authority’s Cybersmart
program www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=INT_PUB_CONTENT_PARENTS ·
Peter Robinson – Principal,
Baulkham Hill North Primary school. Peter will present a case study of the program the school has
been running, which features school leaders, and a video on Cyberbullying called “Let's Fight It Together” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dubA2vhIlrg . ·
Ross Bark – the producer of a movie
on Cyberbullying called “Best Enemies”.
See Channel 7’s Sunrise piece at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMcycs_fWlw&NR=1 There will be an interactive session to
allow questions, answers and discussion. Term 3, 2010 Meeting:
Monday, 30th August, 2010.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: St Ives Park
Public School Cnr Woodbury & Acron
Roads St Ives NSW The meeting will be held in the
new BER Hall. The agenda includes guest speakers on the school autonomy in
decision making trial. Term 2, 2010 Meeting:
Monday, 31st
May, 2010.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: Epping
Boys High School (map) Corner
Vimiera Road & Epping Road, Eastwood Common Room Agenda includes discussion on key issues including
the bans on NAPLAN testing, the Principal autonomy trial, BER problems and
other issues as raised by school P&Cs. AGM and Term 1, 2010
Meeting:
Monday, 29th
March, 2010.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: Lindfield Primary School Map & Streetview ( http://tinyurl.com/LindfieldPS ) Agenda
includes the election of four P&C Federation Councillors for two year
terms and the Election of all Office
Bearers for the Regional Council. There
are two forms that need to be filled in and brought to the AGM or emailed beforehand to NorthernSydneyRegion@pandc.org.au
These forms can be found here (the P&C’s Federation’s new Regional
site under development). Scroll to bottom of page for: Northern Sydney Regional Nomination Form 2010 & Councillor Nomination Northern Sydney 2010 Term 4, 2009:
Monday, 30th
November, 2009.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: Chatswood
Public School Cnr. Pacific Highway and Centennial Ave, Chatswood Map: http://tinyurl.com/ChatswoodPS Guest
Speaker Tom
Alegounarias President,
NSW Board of Studies Mr Alegounarias is newly appointed to the position,
having previously been the Chief Executive for the
Institute of Teachers. He will be talking about his views on the future
direction of the Board of Studies, and how the National Curriculum
initiatives might impact on the education of students as it is further
developed and implemented. There will be an opportunity for questions. Term 2, 2009:
Monday, 29th
June, 2009.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: Roseville Public School This meeting features short talks by two of
our School Education Directors: Dail McGilchrist Connected Class-Rooms (Primary &
Secondary) Louise Yeomans Strategic Directions for our Region; Promotion of Public Education and Environment
Education. Special Canteens
Evening:
Monday, 22nd
June, 2009.
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Venue: Murray Farm Public School Tracey Avenue, Carlingford (Just
off the M2 or Pennant Hills Road) The Regional P&C is putting on a special Canteens Evening,
with a focus on the new food handling regulations. The regulations will be
administered by Councils, and there may be a cost involved for your Canteen.
In addition, you may need to change your processes and some equipment. We have three experienced speakers, who will be available for a
Q&A session covering: ·
the new regulations ·
general canteen matters The Canteens Evening will appeal to canteen staff and
volunteers, and P&C members with an interest in the running of their
school canteen. We held a Canteen Evening some years ago, and we packed out the
room. So an RSVP from most of you (although not essential) will help us with
the arrangements – RSVP by replying to this email. Download Food
Safety Presentation (Suzanne Kennewell) (PPT 231kb) Download
Meeting Details (Word 44kb) Term 1, 2009 and
AGM:
Monday, 30th
March, 2009.
7.15pm for 7.45pm
Venue: Gordon
West Public School Ryde Road Pymble Just a
few minutes from the M2 and Pacific Highway Pymble interchanges Agenda: At this meeting we will have two guests from the DET who will
provide an update on the Federal Government’s Building the Education
Revolution, and some insight as to how your school can benefit. This Program will provide a massive $14.7 billion across
Australia over the next three years. Funding will provide for halls, libraries, indoor sports centres,
science laboratories, language centres, technical facilities and building
refurbishments – something which is of interest to all schools. See Maralyn Parker article and blog
on this topic Regional Director Jane Simmons will be
present, providing a broad view of current DET activities. The agenda includes the election of
Office Bearers: President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Publicity Officer and six executive members. MEETING
PAPERS
Agenda
for 30 March, 2009: AGENDA 30.03.09
Minutes
from last year’s AGM: AGM
31.03.08
Minutes from last General Meeting: Fourth Meeting 27.10.08President’s Report
Agenda Item: A fair go for HSC students
Executive
elected at the AGM
Term 4, 2008:
Monday, 27th
October, 2008.
Time:
7:15pm for 7:45 pm – finish around 9.30pm. Date:
Monday, 27th October, 2008. Place:
Killara High School
Koola Ave,
Killara NSW 2071 AGENDA
ITEMS The impact of recent federal and state government policy on the school experience of students in NSW schools.
What are the plusses and minuses of initiatives such as – ► Proposals for standardised national curriculum ► National testing ► International ranking and comparisons of some areas of performance, and the use of these comparisons to justify policy decisions ► The increasing level of funding for private schools
Communities of Schools – New opportunities for the P&C. Submitted by Peninsula (Pittwater) Community of Schools P&C
P&C Development. How do we achieve greater involvement of parents, particularly in High Schools? Local School - Council Engagement. Potential win/win situation with Council providing maintenance, and school sharing with local sporting clubs out of hours. Both submitted by Pittwater High School Justifying new pedestrian crossing.s Submitted Dee Why Public School P&C Federation
Report. Other meeting items: Regional Director
report and Q&A Term 3, 2008:
Monday, 25th
August, 2008.
Time:
7:15pm for 7:45 pm – finish around 9.30pm. Date:
Monday, 25th August, 2008. Place:
St Ives High School
Yarrabung Rd,
St Ives
MAP Use slide control on the left of the map to enlarge
or reduce scale The program will feature: ►An opportunity to meet the new Regional Director Jane
Simmons ►Guest Speakers will be Penny Verdich,
Principal at Curl Curl North Primary and Geoff
Wing, Principal …at
Pennant Hills High School on the topic of special needs students ►Discussion on current issues for P&Cs in schools Term 2, 2008:
Monday, 30th
June, 2008.
Time:
7:15pm for 7:45 pm – finish around 9.30pm. Date:
Monday, 30th June 2008. Place:
Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, Macquarie
University. Map: Macquarie University Map (pdf) Parking:
In the grounds (see map). There are a
number of entrances, including from Balaclava Road and Waterloo Road. Bring
$7 coins if you wish to park within the Uni.
Parents from your school who are not delegates are all welcome – so please encourage parents with an interest in developments in IT-based learning to come along.
The agenda includes a tour of the Innovations Centre, and a farewell to Regional Director Deonne Smith, who is moving to a new role in the DETs Head Office.
The Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre is operated by the NSW DET and is a leading initiative in optimising the use of Information and Communications Technology in school education.
The centre hosts visits from schools, runs holiday workshops and other training opportunities for teachers, runs projects (Interactive classrooms, field-based ecostudy, etc) and develops new approaches to the use of ICT.
For example, there are hands-on workshops where robots are used as an effective way to introduce students of all ages to programming, cause and effect, angles and geometry. It also provides teachers with an appropriate introduction to robotics use for students. Middle Harbour and Northern Beaches District Council Meeting Monday, 16th June 2008
Guest Speaker: Bill Holland - Pittwater High’s Solar Panels project http://www.pittwater-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/page18.htm http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2007/s2220232.htm
Time: 7:45 pm Date: Monday, 16th June 2008 Place: Dee Why Public School Library Please advertise this meeting amongst your network as there has been a lot of interest in solar panels and sustainability. Come and hear about the process. Everyone is welcome. If you could RSVP to Mary Anne Yeldham on 9971 6813 it would help with catering for supper. First Term 2008 Term 1, 2008
and AGM: Monday, 31st March, 2008. 7.15 pm for
7.45 pm Chatswood
Public School Library in the Main Building. Pacific Highway, Chatswood. Download AGM
Agenda includes election of Office Bearers. General
Meeting Agenda immediately following AGM Fourth Term 2007 Notice of General Meeting Time: 7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date: Monday,
29th October, 2007 Venue: St
Ives North Public School
87 Memorial Road St Ives The next Regional Meeting will feature a tour of the room of an innovative teacher at St Ives North Public School.
The teacher is Nerida McCredie, and here’s what she has to say about her approach:
I have my room set up as a computer-mediated classroom. No whiteboard, no desks. We have tables, computers and cushions. The children don't have set places - we're always on the move in different groups. I have 16 computers for the children to work with. All our computers are connected and we can mirror screens and share files. The children have a lot of choice about how they would like to approach an activity and we keep in touch with the ideas and strategies of others through the network (as well as lots of chatting!) I need this flexibility to be able teach in line with my understanding of learning. I want my room to be shaped by the ideas, values and interests of my students. I find that having my room set out so differently encourages children, parents and teachers to think again about learning and what school is all about.
Nerida has won awards for her achievements as a teacher, and this will be a really interesting night.
Please encourage anyone at your school to come along and enjoy the evening.
Third Term 2007 Notice of General Meeting Time:
7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date:
Monday,
27th August, 2007 Venue:
Roseville
Public School
Archbold Rd Roseville,
between Addison and Duntroon Avenues Map Guest Speaker: Karen Yager presents a case study
on how the Quality Teaching Model was used at Richmond River High to achieve
major improvements in teaching and learning, in student engagement and in
school culture. Karen was formerly Head Teacher, English at Richmond River
High and is now a consultant at Northern Sydney Region. Meeting agenda includes a report/Q&A by
Regional Director Deonne Smith; issues from schools; feedback from P&C’s
Annual Conference, and Regional priorities. Second Meeting
2007 and AGM Notice of Annual General Meeting Download complete Meeting Notice Date:
Monday,
25th June, 2007 Time:
7.15pm
for 7.45pm Sharp. Close 9.30pm Sharp. Light
refreshments from 7.15pm. Venue:
Truscott St Public School, NORTH RYDE. Centrally
located to our Region, near the corner of Epping Road and Ring Road 3. Near Macquarie Centre and the M2. Parking is readily available in the
street. Agenda:
The
AGM is expected to take about 20 minutes, including elections and
formalities. No-one
will be pressured to stand for any positions. Agenda items for the following general
meeting include items of interest to school P&C’s and a discussion
of broader issues. Regional Director Deonne Smith will present a DET
update and take questions. First Meeting
2007 Notice of General Meeting Date:
Monday,
30th April, 2007 Time:
Business
Session 6.30 – 7.00pm Refreshments, meet
& greet, demonstration of new technology from 7.00pm. Workshop 7.30 pm Those unable to make the
Business Session are welcome to arrive after 7.00pm. Venue:
Beaumont
Road Public School 17
Beaumont Road, KILLARA Parking is readily available in Beaumont
Road. Topic:
School of the
Future. PHOTO
REPORT An exciting workshop for
parents and educators. RSVP: Optional – but it will help us with our planning
if you email numbers from your school to davidhope@optusnet.com.au Regional delegates, parents who
aren’t delegates and teachers are all welcome. Our schools are changing
rapidly with the advent of new approaches to teaching, the impact of new
technology, new curricula, and changes to the way children prefer to learn. What will our schools
look like in the future? How can we parents have a say in the changes
happening now, and in the future? Our plan at this meeting is
to explore the attributes of the School of the Future. The initial driver for
this meeting came from our regional Asset Management Committee, which
recommends the allocation of the very limited funds for capital projects. One
of the issues the Committee faced was determining the relative future value,
and potential for flexibility in meeting changing requirements, of the
different projects proposed. The present DET Facilities
Standards, whilst rating well against other educational providers, are based
on a relatively static view of the functions of a classroom and a school. But
it is clear even now that the buildings and physical environments in schools
will be used quite differently in the future. Drivers of change include:
developing technology which will increasingly be used in new and innovative
ways (eg interactive whiteboards, video
conferencing); evolving approaches to teaching focus, practice and
methodologies, partially driven by a new wave of young teachers; changes to
curriculum to meet new demands from students, parents, governments and
society; and changes to learning preferences and community expectations. Fourth Term
2006 Notice of General Meeting Time: 7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date: Venue: Roseville Public School Archbold
Rd Roseville, between Addison and Duntroon Avenues Meeting topic: Regional P&C Planning Meeting
Third Term 2006
Notice of General Meeting Time: 7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date: Venue: Killara
High School, Koola Avenue, Killara East ‘A Block’ Common Room upstairs from
the school reception [Opposite Koola Park:
Plenty of parking available in the street] Guest Speaker: Sue
Beveridge,
the DET’s Assistant Director - Teaching and Learning
Innovation. Topic - the DET’s Centre for Learning Innovation, and some of the initiatives the DET is undertaking to update teaching practice. Includes an update on the DET’s Teaching and Learning Exchange website which has a parents section, and information on the use of Interactive Whiteboards. Second Term
2006 Notice of General Meeting Time: 7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date: Venue: Mosman
High School, Cnr Military Rd and Belmont Rd, Mosman Map Ref: < Click here > Agenda 7.45pm Opening
and welcome (minutes from the previous
meeting will be dealt with at the next general meeting) 7.50pm Introduction
of the new promotions officer, Ed Smith. A discussion to follow (led by
Deonne and Ed) on what is being done at Region level to promote Public
Education and how local schools and communities can become involved. 8.20pm Susan Wyatt, Mosman High School Principal
to discuss with the meeting what Mosman HS are doing to promote Public
Education in their area. 8.30pm General discussion, led from the chair, on
how other schools can leverage on what the Region are doing and share learnings from any success stories. 8.45pm Outline by Deonne Smith of what portfolios
and committees she now has running in the region, what parent involvements
there are already in place and what opportunities there are for additional
parent involvement. 9.05pm General discussion, led from the chair, on
how parent involvement should be managed, eg
nominations, term, reporting back to Region Council etc. 9.25pm Short discussion, if necessary or any
general business to be tabled for the next general meeting (proposed date of 31st July) 9.30pm Close This agenda is a
slight departure from our usual general meetings but we hope to gain not only
an insight into what is happening and how we can assist in the Promotion of Public
Education within our areas, but also see how we can foster even better
communication and working relationships within our Region. The meeting is open to all and we
encourage everyone who has an interest in this area to attend. Vice President Second
Term 2006 Annual General
Meeting & General Meeting Time:
7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date:
Venue:
Gordon
West Public School, Ryde Road, Pymble. Draft Agendas for AGM and the following General
Meeting AGM Agenda Items Reports (President, Treasurer, representative committees) Minutes from previous AGM Elections General Business The AGM will be
followed by an ordinary General Meeting General Meeting
Agenda Items Short Q&A (Regional Director) Minutes from last meeting Discussion of issues or items which need pursuing over the next year General Business Close by 9.30pm. As there will only be nine more days to the close of submissions for Investing In Our Schools – 2006 Round there will be an opportunity after the close of the meeting for questions to David Hope & Dianne Butland, who are both P&C assessors on this program. List of Positions
for Election. President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer, and up to six Executive Members. Current holders of
these positions: President – Vice President – Jenni Farrow (previously Bradshaw) Secretary – Treasurer – Publicity Officer – Kos Psaltis Executive Members – Kathy Greer, Jan Butland, Mary
Anne Stuart, Lynn Muir, Helene Mountford, First
Term 2006 Notice of General
Meeting Click for Word version of Notice Time:
7.45
pm. Light refreshments from 7.15pm. Date:
Venue:
Lindfield
Public School – in the Library Entry
via Pacific Highway – parking is available in the grounds Program
Dave Wasson New
analysis tools for teachers to help improve student outcomes, and an update
on Annual School Reports.
Hear the latest from Regional Director,
Deonne Smith. Q & A session.
Ø School maintenance,
asset management and capital works Dianne
Butland and Ø Federal
Government’s “Investing in our Schools” grants David
Hope – State P&C IIOS
Assessor
Regional
Vice-President Jenni Bradshaw will lead this session, which will cover the
budgeting process, what P&C’s should spend their money on, and what
monies need to be held in reserve to ensure financial viability. See also “Role of the Treasurer” in the
Procedurally Speaking column of the
Term 1 P&C Journal.
Ø Security Fencing
(Avalon PS) Ø Email your issues
to davidhope@optusnet.com.au
Meeting completion: by
9.45 pm (people
are quite welcome to leave earlier if they need to or wish). President: David Hope 9402 0274 davidhope@optusnet.com.au Secretary: Dianne
Butland 9144 2515 diannebutland@netscape.net Please RSVP your intention
to come. We just need an idea of the numbers. RSVP to davidhope@optusnet.com.au or
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