Darlington Public School

S & C Minutes
Wednesday 3rd March, 2010

Meeting commenced: 6.03pm

The Principal acknowledged the traditional owners

Present: Colleen Hayward, Marijke Tombs, Anna Huppauf, Jen Burn,

Lesley Blackett, Sally Vanos, Nick Vanos, Ifeanna Tooth, Michelle
McCormad, Suzy Pickles, Peter Denholm, Anne FitzGerald, Belinda
Edmunds, Nicole (Westpac).

Apologies: Rae Cooper, Tim Ayres, Daniel Hirschfeld, Michael Keating,

Tracie Devlin, Lisette Tennant

Previous meeting’s minutes: Tabled and accepted

New Business: Colleen introduced Nicole from Westpac Private

Banking. Nicole had approached the school with excess pencils and
books that had been donated to her and gave the meeting a summary
of plans to offer a secondary scholarship for an all rounder. This
proposal was at a very early planning stage.
Remainder of new business to continue as per agenda.

Business Arising:
1. Whiteboards update:-Lesley and Sandy’s whiteboard due 9th;
Michelle (Yr 5+6) and Music room due 15th; Kristen (2) and Casey
(2/3) to share whiteboard for now. Trish needs more shelving
(Nicole from Westpac may have shelving). Library to follow once
shelf problem solved. So each stage has access to a whiteboard
and anyone who hasn’t one has access to the staff room’s.
2. Grant status-Nick will discuss in his report
3. Two Term deposits-Jen will discuss in her report
4. Parent Volunteer list out in 2 weeks
5. Garden Launch. Mid term 2. Date decided on was May 6th. Details
discussed. Kyong and Nichola usually in garden after drop-off on
Fridays. Helpers welcome.
6. Bike/Scooter Rack. Site discussed-too dangerous in Golden Grove St
entrance as toddlers play while parents garden or stop to talk. Lots
safer in Abercrombie St. Gates are open at approx 7.45-9.10 and then
from 2.30pm for access. Reminder children not to ride in playground
(OH&S), too many little people around. Site inside Abercrombie St
entrance. Measurements to be taken for bike racks & quotes gathered.
Anna Huppauf will follow up and liaise with Nick and Colleen.

Principal’s Report: Tabled.

• Numbers are just under the required amount for an 11th teacher.
So, no changes to classes. No demountable so far.
• After-Care room-insurance assessor needs to review. This area
floods as buildings are on the bottom of a hill. Water also comes
 inside the door. There has been lots of work over the years with
drainage.
• P21 project- Max 1 year building work. Preschool playground will
have soft fall. Shade cloth will be enclosed so will be an
indoor/outdoor area. Hall will be extended and canteen re-
furbished. Stage will move. Library and Music room will be used
for Sandy dance. Assemblies will be outside. Back gate will still
be accessible. Sheds during building work will be placed on the
old playground.
Treasurer’s Financial Summary: Tabled. Please see attached report.

President’s Report:
• Volunteer’s grant details received. Very defined list. Nick, Jen
and Michelle to follow up with Colleen.
• $200 for hosting function/event-options discussed. ? Maybe
used to assist with garden launch. Held over again until next
meeting. Needs to be finalized by June.
• Easter raffle being planned. Gourmet items requested. Flyer
needed. Action: Marijke

New Business:
• Request made for breakfast meeting each semester. So plan for
next one in term 3. Nick will speak at Semester 1 breakfast
meetings. Summary of teacher’s breakfast talk for parents, who
can’t be there, would be appreciated.
• Webpage for each class for website. Timetables up on web.
• Communication-Colleen happy to be contacted. Nick to liaise
with Kerry to print a copy of ‘what’s happening’ including list of
up-coming excursions. Action: Nick
• Movie Mayhem planned for Friday 7th May.
• Noticeboard-Thanks to Trudi Fletcher for decorating
• Colleen suggested chairs and tables/garden furniture inside
Abercrombie St area so parents can stay after school and sit and
socialize while children are safe and watched by parents.
Action: Nick
• Walkathon-‘Walk for a Smartboard’-possible dates discussed.
Held over for next meeting
• Athletics carnival for Term 3
• TV being watched-if concerned see your child’s teacher &/or
Colleen. Teacher’s present commented-Yr 5 watch BTN(Behind
the News) on a Tuesday and during wet lunches. Lesley’s class
watch 15mins/week. TV limited to use with units of study.
Next meeting Wednesday 5th May
Meeting closed: 7.50pm
Minutes: Marijke Tombs