P&C News
Wednesday 13th May 2026
Student Representative Council Report
SRC are excited about our biannual Fort Fest and have been busy with that! Here are some updates from them
- Finalised merchandise: black hoodie with maroon logo, white socks with maroon stripes, and potential cap designs.
- Promotional activities: banners, posters, merchandise stalls, videos, and token sales.
- Fundraising target discussed; students involved in planning.
Outgoing SRC executives, in collaboration with Mr Shakibaei, reviewed and amended the SRC Constitution.
Key amendments included: Voting and vote tabulation procedures, Distribution and clarification of executive roles, Governance consolidation and clarification. The amendments successfully passed the vote on 4th May.
Secretary’s Report and Previous Minutes – Lucy Liang
The Secretary confirmed apologies, no conflicts of interest, and the acceptance of previous minutes.
- Previous meeting minutes were accepted.
- Received furniture catalogues and fundraising materials.
- Highlight! Sports ribbons ordered and received on 30 April, with positive feedback.
Principal’s Report Highlights
Relieving Principal Josh O’Neill shared his recent experience with great enthusiasm! He talked about school activities, including classroom visits, student engagement, and extracurriculars. From various activities, strong student participation, school spirit, and positive staff-student interactions were observed.
- Recognised the success of ANZAC Day assembly and staff contributions.
- Noted approximately 450 students participated in selective and OC testing, with positive feedback but concerns about testing conditions.
- Acknowledgement given to
– Lindy Walk (Head Teacher History)
– Student speakers and performers
– Music and History staff
– Mr Feng
Treasurer’s Report – Prabhu Sivabalan:
- All accounts have healthy balances.
- Financial controls for Fort Fest and clarification of accounting discrepancies underway.
General Business:
- Fort Fest – Elizabeth Kenyon
Planning progressing, committee roles outlined for committee members who are: Emma, Lucy, Angie, Jackie, Paula, Susie, more volunteers in need and warmly welcome! fortnightly meetings, sponsorship outreach started, and documentation centralised for future handover.
- School Travel Survey – Elizabeth Kenyon
Discussion on local traffic safety, bus overcrowding, and data for transport planning. Submission to be prepared for council.
- RoboCup Competition – Josh O’Neill / David Sherwin
Discussion on increasing costs of specialised robotics components, and encouragement were given to all school groups to submit funding request for constructive STEM opportunities
- Sustainability – Jens Olscher
School has 274 solar panels (~100 MWh/year), staff support for EV chargers, discussion on expanding solar and EV infrastructure and cost assessment for feasibility, and potential council collaboration. More discussion to follow.
- P&C Succession Planning – Caroline Aow
President’s term ending, call for new leaders, willingness to support transition.
- IMP Grant – Caroline Aow
Annual allocation clarified; still requires formal motions and invoices.
- Uniform Shop Opening Day – Tracey Chen
Volunteer shortages, operational challenges, suggestions for changes (e.g., moving opening day, hiring more help, involving student volunteers), and ongoing review.
- Teacher Acknowledgements – by all attendees
– Mr Feng and sports staff for athletics and cross-country organisation
– All the teachers supporting Duke of Edinburgh activities
– Elizabeth Maddox for sustainability survey assistance
– Volunteers assisting with uniform shop operations
Membership:
- Membership costs $1, forms available online, and members gain voting rights.
Next Meeting
- Scheduled for 10th June Wednesday, onsite and online.