next meeting is 15th october 2008

Meetings are at 7.30 pm in the Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices.

The School Representative Council (SRC) keep us abreast of their imaginitive activities to promote school spirit, involvement with the community and cross grade/year communication

Principal David Tomlin discusses his vision and plans for the school.

Heads of Department explain the curriculum and show sample of students work. These talks are invaluable if you want to find out what and how your child is learning.

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Last November, Sue Beveridge, a consultant with the DET Centre for Learning Innovation gave her presentation using the new smartboard in the science lab

some of our past Guest speakers

Dr Jim Johnstone, Head of Mathematics gave us a fascinating insight into how he makes Maths more relevant to our children - getting away from artificial problem solving in text books, to solving real life problems like exactly how much paint is needed to paint the maths room. He told us about Everest Gallois, who spent the night before he expected be killed in a duel writing up his group theory - still a cornerstone of mathematics today. (Yes, he was killed). And we think our HSC students are under pressure!

Mr Rob Dean, Head Teacher Social Sciences

The School Captains and Senior Coordinators spoke about the Student Representative Council (SRC)

The school Counsellor, David Martin talked about his role at the school and, for those parents who have questions about special provisions for exams.

The deputy Principal Ms Meg Tulk introduced the Year 12 mentoring programme.

An attentive audience

Ms Karen Blundell, Head of the Visual Arts department gave a fascinating talk about the curriculum from years 7 to 12, including a beautiful display of artwork and the recent year 9/10 field trip which was a wonderful experience.

Mrs Lyndall Hutton Head of English explained the new english curriculum which is very different to the way English was taught when most parents were at school.

Ms Kristina Devlin of the Manly Drug Education council spoke on "Safe Celebrating" - tips fo help your teenager have fun, but safely. She also talked about the many valuable services offered by MDEC.

2008 Events

21 May P & C Meeting 7.30  
19 March P & C Meeting 7.30  
20 February P & C Meeting 7.30  

2007 Events Archive
6 December year 7 orientation day 9.00 P & C rep speaks and parents help serve morning tea

 

21 November

 P & C Meeting 7.30 Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices
13 November Volunteer Dinner 7.00 Sea La Vie, Dee Why
17 October P & C Meeting 7.30 Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices
19 September P & C Meeting 7.30 Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices
15 August P & C Meeting 7.30 Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices
18 July P & C Meeting 7.30 Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices
20th June P & C Meeting 7.30 Staffroom, up the stairs near the admin offices
16th May P & C Meeting 7.30  
30th April Regional P & C meeting Beaumont Road Public School, Killara
Agenda
21st March P & C Meeting 7.30  
21st February P & C Meeting 7.30  
15th February New Parents Welcome At school All parents of students new to the school (all years) are very welcome Invitation

 

2006 Events Archive

15th November P & C meeting and AGM 7.30pm Minutes
8th November Volunteer Dinner 7pm Sea la Vie Restaurant, Dee Why. Please pay at the canteen.
30th October Regional P & C Meeting   To be advised.
18th October P & C meeting 7.30pm Minutes
30th August Visual Arts Night 6-8pm
23th August TAS Display 6-8.30pm More info
28th August Regional P & C Meeting at Killara High School. 7:45pm A Block Common Room (upstairs from the school reception).
16th August P & C meeting 7.30pm Minutes
19th July P & C meeting 7.30pm Minutes
21st June P & C Meeting 7.30pm Minutes
19th June Freshwater Senior Campus (Auditorium) Inaugural cross campus Parents evening 7.30pm Researcher Prof. Andrew Martin to speak on student motivation.
12th June District P&C Meeting at Dee Why Public School Library 7:45pm Greg Martin Liaison Officer from Board of Studies NSW Topic "The School Certificate and the High school Certificate - are they still valid"? Minutes and report of Greg Martin's talk
29th May Regional P & C Meeting at Mosman High School. 7.45pm Deone Smith Regional Director Northern Sydney. Deone will be outlining the services for students adn parents. Deone is also seeking parent input on a number of interest groups that will be supporting the students in our Region
17th May P & C meeting 7.30pm Agenda
8th May P & C District Meeting 7.30pm Minutes
17th March New Parents Dinner
15th March P & C meeting with SRC and David Martin (School counsellor) 7.30pm Up the stairs in the administration block
13th February P & C District Meeting 7.30pm Minutes