Darlington Public School S & C Meeting

Darlington Public School

4th March, 2009

Meeting commenced 6.10pm

Present: Sue Newsome, Michael Texilake, Marijke Tombs, Freya

Higgins, Kathi Hillier, Julie Moffat, Jennifer Burn,
Peter Denholm, Lesley Blackett, Colleen Hayward,
Joanne Self, Paul McLean, J. Chiew, Ed Schots

Apologies: Lulu Mitchell, Sarah Barker, James Brierly, Mary Thompson,

Alice Crawford, Suzie Moir, Thea Butler, Lisa Fakender

Previous meeting’s minutes: Accepted. (Tabled: Kathi. Accepted: Jen)

Business arising:
• Website up and running.
Thanks to Jen and Daniel Burn for website advice
Action: Kathi offered to update Darlington history on website.
Action: S & C link to blogspot from the Darlington website to be
created. Paul to add hyperlink
Action: Michael to manage blogspot for the S & C.

• As there were no volunteers to assist with financial knowledge of

a term deposit, Kathi investigated the options.
Outcome=$10 000 deposited into Westpac for a 3month and
29day term with 4.2% @ maturity.
Goal for this account is the playground upgrade.
• Update on ‘Duck and Swan’ fundraising raffle held over until next
meeting.

President’s Report:
• House colour T-shirts –it was considered cost effective to place
another order. Original company retained for 2nd run.
(An alternative brand were viewed, quality very good but
colours did not match the correct house colours.)
Action: Julie to organise.

• Backpacks with the Darlo logo have been successful. Only 4

returned due to zipper problems. Suggestion that parents let S &
C know of any problems with their child’s bag.
 • Response to green request form for S & C volunteers was
phenomenal. In particular for the Halloween fete on October 31st
-keep them coming in. Current responses being collated.

• Draft calendar ’09 for the S & C events tabled -to be finalised.
Parent ‘revue night’ @ Yaama Dhinawan Hospitality College-
proposed date Sep 25th.
Action Executive with Colleen
Action Yvette Novak to coordinate revue night
Action Michael to add final copy of calendar 09 to blogspot

• General discussion on additional items/fundraising ideas to add

to calendar, eg - Joint fair with Alexandria Park Community
School & Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- School Walkathon during school-time.
• Update on S & C secretary. Marijke Tombs and Sue Newsome to
share this role.

Treasurer’s report:

• Treasurer’s report was tabled-see bank reconciliation presented

at meeting.
• Purchase of Library Circulation desk discussed. Further quotes
being obtained.
Action: Kathi to follow up.

Principal’s Report:

• Tabling of Principal’s report-see report presented at meeting

• BER ideas tabled-Preschool playground now considered priority
no.1
• Interactive Smart Board due Term 2
• New carpet is planned for Judy H, Lesley and Andrew’s rooms.
Also for Judy’s office and the hall.
• Parent Breakfasts during March.
• Fitness training well received. This runs from 0850-0905. Parents
welcome to join in. Call for updated fitness C.D.s

New Business:

• Garden Council submission- Action Julie to follow up.

• Terms of Reference for S & C to be distributed by email
 • Proposal for the executive of Lulu, Julie and Kathi to approve
amounts of $50 or less if necessary. The committee approved
this proposal and suggested an upper limit of $100.
• Report from the S & C Environmental Group (SCEG) on two
grants-City of Sydney and for Rainwater tanks. Raised potted
landscaping is being considered. Group meets in Yvette Novak’s
classroom Mondays 3pm-4pm. All welcome.
• Secure Mailbox for S&C with lock. The committee discussed
practical options. For further discussion at next meeting.
• Lollipop person –this is a paid position through RTA. Needs further
investigation. Flashing 40 sign suggested, also for further
investigation.

Meeting closed 7.22pm

Minutes: Marijke Tombs and Sue Newsome