/ COOGEE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING UNCONFIRMED MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday June 20th 2017
TIME: 7:30pm
VENUE: Coogee Public School Staff Room
Welcome new members and observers / By Justin Wastnage, standing in for Barbara Mallam (Chairperson)
Acknowledgement of country / “I would like to Acknowledge the Cadigal people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Eora Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.”
Attendance / Matt Townsend, Diane Bambridge, Camille Owen, Vicky Unsworth, Justin Wastnage, Diana Tonoyan, Deborah Kohn, Ana Tarua, Sophie Dyer, Abigail Langley, Steph Keenihan, Anna French, Karen Burns, Adele Jones
Total: 14
Apologies / Barbara Mallam, Caroline Windsor, Margaret-Anne Otton, Harriet Graheme, Jo Thomas, Emma Maclennan, Rhonda Pietrini, Tess Gallagher, Michelle Hardy, Debbie Zonich
Confirmation of Minutes / The minutes of the General Meeting held Tuesday May 16th 2017 were accepted by Abby Langley. Seconded by Camille.
Carried
Treasurer’s Report (5 min) / Diana ran through this month’s report and how new incomes have been received from levies and walkathon. More is due from the walkathon. Levies is still lower than last year so another reminder may be sent out.
Accounts for Payment / One for the school
Sub-committee Reports
VPA Report (2 mins) / NA
Governance Report (2 mins) / NA
Canteen Report (2 min) / Camille reported on the canteen. All continues to run extremely well, thanks to Alison and her team of volunteers. The new canteen strategy from the government is being rolled out in the canteen and any adjustments are being made. These are minor due to the already healthy nature of the canteen. New menu options are being experimented with. Cheese grills are now all wholemeal.
Ethics Classes Report (2 min) / NA
Fundraising Report (2 min) / NA
Uniform Shop Report (2 min) / NA
LOTE Report (2 min) / NA
Sustainability Report (2 min) / Deborah gave a brief update on this including how some classes are taking over different areas of the school to look after. She is trying to get quotes for a paving contractor, but this is proving challenging and expensive. May be worth approaching the school community to help with this. Deborah is still keen on developing the Bush Tucker Garden. Matt spoke about how different teams within the school will work with the Sustainability Committee to achieve this.
Sports Report (2 mins) / NA
Correspondence (2 mins) / Vicky collected the mail. Most of it was related to the art show, so Ana was directed to this. One piece relates to ABN. Vicky will pass on to Barbara.
Principal’s Report (10 mins) / Matt gave this. Highlights include:
  • Thanks to Sally for all of her efforts on the Walkathon. $22,000 has been raised. A great day was had by all.
  • Landscape plans were discussed. Barbara and Alice led a walk round on the playground. Alice did a wonderful job of chalking out the equipment on asphalt.A few constructivecomments were made about the height and potential run in with heads on the cubby house roof corner. There was some discussion around whether the astroturf would be laid directly on the ground or if it would be dug up– it will be laid on the ground. The most persistent comment was when would it get done. The aim is for it to be completed by the end of the year/early next year.
  • The new report format is looking good – 6 x A4 pages in length. A survey will be sent out to staff and parents to review this new format. Reports to be sent out Monday 26 June.
  • Planning days for staff in Week 10
  • 17 July Staff Development Day
  • 25 July K-2 Athletics Carnival at the Coogee Oval
  • 1 August Y3-6 Athletics Carnival
Discussions were had around the different structures of the carnival days and how the Y3-6 carnival for the Year 2/children turning 8 is aimed at those who are more able in this area.
Acceptance of reports / Motion proposed by Justin to accept correspondence, Treasurer’s Report, Principal’s Report and Subcommittee Reports by consensus (0212/16).
Proposed by: Camille
Seconded by: Abby
Resolution:
Business Carried Forward
(5 min each) /
  • Playground update (Matt/Barbara)
See above
Review Action Items /
  • Uniform/Skorts discussions
Matt and Tess have met to discuss this. Will develop survey for the community in the next few weeks.
  • Fundraising at Royal Randwick
This promotion activity is now over. In future if we see an opportunity we should immediately grab the forms and go directly to Matt. If he okays it we can then promote it to the larger community right away. When grants or schemes like this come up- time is of the essence.
  • Fruit and Veg box scheme
Caroline's contact got in touch with Barbara. We will have a sample box at theJuly 25thmeeting and a better understanding of the process. Looks promising -10 % off for teachers too.
  • Art Show Update was given by Ana. Key points:
  • All class artwork almost completed and to be sent off to be photographed.
  • Submissions from “The Sculpture at the School” have been selected and the workshop linked this will be run next Sunday (June 25).
  • Due to a change in circumstances an event organiser is now required.
  • A call-out for someone to help with food and beverage is also needed. Camille suggested a parent who may be able help with this.
  • Walkathon
Huge thanks were given to Sally for doing such a great job on the walkathon, along with the support of Harriet and others who helped to supervise the event and count the money. We were also very lucky with the weather!
General Business (max 12 min per item) / Overflow of Uniforms
Matt explained the reasoning behind why the lost property area had been moved. Margaret-Anne has come across a tagging system that tries to address how we get all the items back to their owners in an effective manner.Woolhara has been trialling this programme. To try and address this issue Sophie and Adele volunteered to work together and come into school to try and direct lost property back to its owners. They will feedback next meeting.
Security of the school
This was brought up by a new member, Karen, due to recent events in the news and differences compared to the U.K. Matt explained why he felt this was unnecessary and the current safety procedures that are in place.
Meeting Closed: / 8:55pm
Next meeting: / Tuesday 25th July 2017 TBC
Action Items: /
  • Art show update - Ana
  • Lost property feedback – Adele and Sophie
  • PER Walkathon