School Uniform Shop

At the last P&C meeting Caroline Smith presented a proposal to outsource school uniforms to Pickles so we could have the connivence of an online uniform shop. Demand for this option is there due to it's connivence for parents and better quality. The average increase in uniform cost if a full range was purchased online was $75.

The current uniform shop arrangement uses up space and volunteer time but it does generate a small profit for the school (circa $4 per annum). An online ordering system where you can download the order form and email it back exists but is not greatly used.

Concerns were expressed at the last P&C meeting regarding the increased costs of the uniform if we were to go the Pickles route, 2nd hand stock and loosing the revenue from the uniform shop.

The issue of uniform shops and stock levels is on the regional P&C agenda so many schools are facing the same issues.

Caroline, Michelle and I will be re-looking at how we can offer parents the connivence of online ordering but without the increased costs or loosing the 2nd hand option and the revenue it generates for the school.

If you have any comments or ideas please let us know by commenting below.

Regards
Mandy

School Grounds and Environment.

At the last P&C meeting 3 items where discussed that involve the school grounds and environment -

1. The exposed area from the removal of the Library Demountable.
2. The water logged Government Road entrance to the school.
3. Working bee.

There is a possibility that the demountable area will be used for an extra classroom in the near future as school enrolments increase, but in the interim we need to make it more accessible to students without it costing a lot of money. Mel Tyas, the P&C's Environment Advisor, presented a plan that involved a grassed area and sleepers for seating that was received well by all attending the P&C.

The Government Road access to the school becomes a soggy bog whenever we get a down pour. This has been discussed on many occasions with solutions presented. These have either reduced the children's play area, or had an impact on the accessibility to the school by cars/lorries/emergency services through this entrance.

Mel presented a mini wetlands solution at the P&C meeting (plan below) that would dry up this area, as well as maximise the play area and entrance. We received an Environment grant in 2012 and a motion was passed that remaining funds from this grant be used to create this mini wetlands.

Mel suggested a working bee afternoon where parents could come and give a hand in creating the new demountable area as well as a good tidy of the gardens and grounds. An email will be going out through class parents and we will post the date on this Blog. This is a great day to bring children of all ages to play and help out and we provide a sausage sizzle so you don't have to do dinner so please come along.

If you have any feedback on anything on this post please use the comments box below.

Many thanks
Mandy

Fantastic Fireworks!

And what a great afternoon/evening it was!

Many thanks to All the Year 4 parents for organising such a great event, with special thanks to  Michele Theunissen, Sophie Duffy, Renee Bertuch, Alex Brown, Kate McLeod, Sarah Wormwell and Katrina Savage.

The fireworks were exceptional, rides were great fun, stalls where wonderful, and with the sun shinning in the afternoon it made for a perfect Fireworks Fundraiser.

A big thank you as well to all the parents who volunteered on Security, Stalls, or just helping out with lost children and 100 other little things that seemed to need doing - without you our school and fundraising activities wouldn't be so great and successful.

And finally to Mr Gallagher (School fundraiser MC) and the other PB teachers who gave up their weekend to spend it with the children and parents they see all week.

What a great school and community we have!

Mandy (P&C President)

FIREWORKS..... Today is ON!

 See you there from 2.30pm! It's going to be a great afternoon, rides have arrived - yipee!

School Watch

A huge congratulation to our Security Working Group who have managed to organise BBPS School Watch.
Please support our school and community in stamping out vandalism by calling and reporting any suspicious behaviour. Help to keep our school safe and open for the Beauty Point Community to enjoy.

BEAUTY POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL

CONTACT NUMBERS FOR SECURITY ISSUES

If you become aware of any untoward behaviour at the school, the DET Safety and Security Unit advise calling one of the following 3 numbers, depending upon the nature of the incident:

000 for Emergencies	Fires, persons on (inside) premises and severe injuries
1300 880 021 (School Security Unit)	For Schoolwatch concerns such as unauthorised people on site, damage found, unlocked and/or open/unlocked windows and doors. This will be the number used most often and is manned by DEC staff 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week at the DEC’s Control Room
1300 363 778 (Safety & Response Unit)	For reporting incidents of threats, actual and potential harm to persons on site. This number is less likely to be needed, if at all. Again this number is answered by DEC staff or seconded police officers at the Safely and Security Directorate. After hours this number is diverted to a staff member rostered for those duties.

AGM minutes

       Beauty Point Public School

17 Medusa Street Mosman 2088.Telephone: 9969 4260

Fax: 9968 1210. ABN 93 925 091 177

E-mail: beautypt-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.beautypt-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

OOSH Care: 9960 1095

MINUTES OF THE P & C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

8 APRIL 2013

Meeting was opened by President at 8.15pm.

Attendance: Shanti Clements (Principal), Damien Hollingsworth (President) Caroline Trotman (Secretary),), Mandy Sigaloff, Mel Tyas, Ros Van Extel, Caroline Smith, Kevin Gallagher, (acting Principal) Adam Baker, Karen Phiilp, Laura Hollingsworth, Rico Merkert, Sophie Duffy, Audrie Purcell, Beverley Witherington, Kate McLeod, Richard Howes, Lauren Adam. Rosie Connor, Sally Scanlen, David Rutter, Tamara Kening, David Kelly

Apologies: Michelle Theunissen (Treasurer) Howard Portrate (Vice-President),

Approval of previous AGM minutes

Motion: That the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 19 March 2012 be accepted as a true record of that meeting.

Moved: Damien Hollingsworth                         Seconded: Ros Van Extel

1. President’s Report

The President reported on what has been a very successful year for Beauty Point P and C. Communication both within the school and with the community has been enhanced, with the information night and the new blog. The P&C has opened up to a new younger generation of parents. There is far better integration with class parents. Attendance at P&C meetings is now the highest ever, evidenced by the turnout at this AGM. The P&C’s fundraising activities are making a very real difference to the ability of the school to deliver on its key priorities.

The President thanked all those parents who make a contribution, to the band, the uniform shop, supporting school activities.

2. Treasurer’s Annual Report

The AGM will be reconvened at the next P&C meeting to consider this report. The AGM is unable to consider this report, as the accounts have not been audited in terms of P&C constitution.

3. Election of Office Bearers

The Returning Officer thanked the outgoing President for his efforts and in particular his focus on building a culture of communication. Ms Clements thanked the Treasurer and Secretary for their efforts. She also thanked Howard Portrate for his extraordinary contribution to the school over 7 years, and who efforts have seen such developments as the smartboards, air conditioning, and improvements to the playground.

Shanti Clements called for nominations from the floor.  The following office bearers have been elected for 2013:

President:            

Mandy Sigaloff

Two nominations were received Mandy Sigaloff and Beverley Witherington. Voting cards were completed and Mandy received the majority of votes.

Vice President

Richard Howes

Nominated:

Seconded: Sophie Duffy

2^nd Vice President

Beverley Witherington

Nominated

Seconded: Mandy Sigaloff

Treasurer

Sally Scanlen

Nominated: Mel Tyas

Seconded: Ros Van Extel

Secretary

Caroline Trotman

Nominated;

Seconded: Ros Van Extel

5. Confirmation of Financial Members for 2013

Given the earlier noting that the Accounts in the Annual Report have not been audited and therefore cannot be considered at this meeting, the following motion was proposed.

Motion: That the AGM be adjourned to consider the audited accounts the next general meeting.

Proposed: Ros Van Extel

Seconded: Mandy Sigaloff

The AGM adjoined at 8.45pm.

P&C AGM followed by P&C meeting

The P&C AGM will be held at 7.30pm on 8th April in the school hall. All registered members of the P&C will be able to vote the new P&C Executive Committee into office.

You will be able to renew your P&C membership for the coming year at the AGM - please bring you annual fee of $1 along for the next 12 months membership.

Following the AGM there will be a P&C meeting, the agenda will be posted shortly. All paid members from the AGM will be able to vote at this P&C meeting.

All parents and community members are very welcome to attend.

AGENDA

BEAUTY POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL

P & C MEETING

MONDAY 8 APRIL 2013 @ 7.30pm

 

·         Welcome

·         Minutes of last meeting
a) Have all monies agreed by the P&C now been paid to the school account
 ($7.5k white boards, $30k SLA teacher, S10k curriculum resource, $5k Grounds – Michelle)

b) Have white boards outside of class rooms been replaced (Ros)

c) 3 year Technology Audit and Replacement Report (Shanti/Kevin)
·         Financial/treasurers update (Annual Report)
·          Security Working Group update

·          Band update - request for funds

·         Principal Report update 
(any new news from 18 March meeting) 

·         Other Business
(Next Meeting – 21 May 2013)