General Meeting

Gene ral Meeting Minutes 11 February 2019 at 7:00pm TGSHS Library Meeting opened: 7:00pm Attendees: Jake Cole, David Dunn, Trish Dunn, Janelle Grace, Andrew Hammonds, Terri Hawke, Martin Kammann, Karen Lovelace, Wendy Mahbubani, Anne McLauchlan, Debbie McNamara, Leigh Passfield, Scott Spence, Andy Stokes, Clare Tarlington, CraigTarlington, Steven Toomey, Susan Verzar, Gayle Walters, Greg Walters Apologies: Steve Kenway

Confirmation of the minutes of the previous general meeting

19.02.1 View 12 November 2018 meeting minutes here meeting be a

Moved: Wendy Mahbubani

Seconded: Greg Walters

CARRIED

Wendy Mahbubani to publish November minutes.

Business arising from the minutes of the previous general meeting

Representative students policy update pending Wendy Mahbubani to resend email.

Correspondence received since the previous general meeting, inward and outward

A register of correspondence is provided here

Business arising from the correspondence

None P&C Executive Meeting summary Items covered elsewhere in this Agenda.

• Greg Walters

19.02.2 View December report here View January report here be accepted.

Moved: Greg Walters

Seconded: Andy Stokes

CARRIED

Leigh Passfield (Acting President) 19.02.3 View report here Call for any volunteers who can assist with marketing/print media for the coffee shop. Any support for this venture encouraged.

View PEG information here

Moved: Leigh Passfield

Seconded: David Dunn

CARRIED

• Anne McLauchlan

View report here View 2019 Calendar here and various members voiced their concerns about the attendance percentage and how this would be addressed for genuine (e.g. sickness) non-attendance cases. The policy will be developed and communicated to parents over time.

Subcommittee Report POPARTS

View annual report here Debbie McNamara introduced members to the activities of the POPARTS committee. Raised approximately $13,500 last year.

POPARTS meeting is in N Block Tuesday 19 February at 7:30pm. Friday 15 March - Trivia Night (advertised as 22 March in the calendar) The idea of a 2019 Gala Dinner for parents was discussed to build community. A minimum of 100 people would be needed. Timing was suggested as a Friday night - 23/30 August or 6 September (dates currently clear in school calendar). Suggested ticket Anne McLauchlan to advise administration regarding calendar update.

19.02.4 price approximately $120 per head (canapes, drinks, two course meal).

Moved: Debbie McNamara

Seconded: Gayle Walters

CARRIED

Leigh Passfield introduced local councillor Steve Toomey and invited members to raise any questions.

A bus query was raised and Steve Toomey invited the students to contact him directly.

Student and Staff Wellbeing Action Group (SSWAG) Update Sara Kingsley has resigned as chaplain. A need for this group to be active was highlighted.

Subcommittee Report SHAPE

Trish and David Dunn introduced themselves and the activities of the sub-committee. Just over $12,000 was raised this year and an additional $7,000 + was raised for volleyball.

It was advised that there will be a Welcome BBQ on Friday 1 March to introduce everyone to SHAPE activities.

Next meeting is Wednesday 20 February in the Sports

Hall Staffroom at 7pm.

Uniform Working Group (UWG) Update 19.02.5 View UWG report here A brief introduction to the UWG was made.

Motion u policy wording form class, if their HPE/APP class in lessons 1-4 that HPE/APP class, where that class is in lessons 1-4 that

Moved: Wendy Mahbubani

Seconded: David Dunn

CARRIED

Activities 4 Activities

First activity is running the STEM building opening on 2 March.

Other activities include: 8 March Games Night (Ping Pong & Board Games), 2 May Art Therapy (Paint & Pour) and a Gap Ninja Warriors Night.

A Year 7 Welcome Parent Night was proposed on 29 March 3 hours, paella, parents only, approximately $22 per head. An opportunity to meet other parents and have connections to other families in the school.

Timing discussed as 5:30-8:30pm. From 6pm suggested as a better start time. The idea was well received by the committee.

Facilities & Grounds Working Group (FGWG) Placemaking Proposal Andrew Hammonds introduced himself and the background to the FGWG and his new placemaking plan (making places interesting and rethinking about places). The committee were generally supportive of a commitment to this project.

General Business

19.02.6 19.02.7 There will be a STEM Building Open Day on Saturday 2 March (2-4pm) - all welcome and bring neighbours.

Alumni Association establishment 18 February meeting, Facebook page already created, hoping for a stand at Open Day on 2 March. $10 joining fee to allow the group to get started.

Moved: Greg Walters

Seconded: Andy Stokes

CARRIED

It was advised that the school logo will be updated on uniforms.

Moved: Andy Hammonds

Seconded: Scott Spence

CARRIED

19.02.8 up to $400 on banners for the

Moved: Greg Walters

Seconded: David Dunn

CARRIED

School bus card timing issue was raised. It was advised that the school is looking into this.

It was highlighted that the school map on the website needs to be updated.

A query was raised as to whether there is a staffroom for cleaners.

A Year 12 room was requested but space issues were raised.

Meeting closed at 9:08pm

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AGM 11 March 2019, 7pm, Venue: TGSHS Library General Meeting - 11 March 2019, 7:45pm, Venue: TGSHS Library Signed: Wendy Mahbubani (Secretary) Date: 11 March 2019 Signed: Leigh Passfield (Acting President) Date: 11 March 2019