P&C Updates from our Term 2 meetings

P&C Updates from our Term 2 meetings

The IMP had two meetings this term, below are key highlights of what was discussed. Come along to our next meeting to find out more.

 

IMP Updates

Dr Manchester came along to our meeting and presented an update on IMP membership as well as finances and upcoming activities.

IMP membership is prospering with 362 members, 14 ensembles: strong participation and performance schedule.

Strategic plans are in place to support retention of senior students, accessibility, and possibly a Foundation to assist with future funds.

Dr Manchester took the P&C through the IMP finance requirements and structure. Information was shared about revenue, including fundraising and the expenses required to run the IMP. $10,000 annual IMP grant approved as recurring P&C expense.

Upcoming IMP concert: 27 June with dinner and volunteer support needed.

Parent asked about a future overseas trip facing: Education department request excessive amount of admin work for overseas trip, making it extremely challenging. Ms McMurray added that a team of staff would be required just to do the administration of applying for an overseas tour. The option of touring within Australia was raised as a potential substitute.

 

Student Representative Council Report

Future Leaders Conference successfully hosted 300+ students from 50+ schools.

The SRC are planning Spirit Month and Multicultural Day next term.

$3,000 was approved by the P&C for the Future Leaders conference catering.

SRC members to attend Wear It Purple Day Assembly at Sydney Boys High.

 

The Principal’s Report: Academics, School events and Community updates

Academics & Events:

  • Busy Term 2 with many excursions across Years 8–12.
  • Study skills workshops held for Years 9 & 10.
  • English support ramped up:
    • Targeted help, study sessions, and Homework Club (with specialist teacher).
    • Encouragement to rebrand “Homework Club” to “Study Centre”.

Student Achievements:

  • High HSC English results; top 10 selective schools in English Advanced.
  • Year 7 student selected for Space Teams Academy.
  • Sports: Cross Country & Athletics Days successful; students progressing to state level.

Inclusion & Community:

  • Muslim prayer sessions launched successfully on Fridays.
  • National Reconciliation Week celebrated with a planned mural project.

Careers & Mentoring:

  • Proposed parent/alumni mentoring program, field visits, and alumni video series in the making, updates will be provided when available.
  • Website page to list career opportunities and volunteering roles in development.

Other matters:

  • Selective Test rescheduled; school hosting setup over two weekends.
  • Uniform reminders issued for winter, grey pants now available.

 

Upcoming changes for Uniform ordering system

Transition to Flexischools underway; full changeover expected Week 1 ofTerm 4.

New photos for new system: $1,350 approved for professional photography of uniforms.

Testing: Plan to test system in parallel during Term 3.

 

Teacher Acknowledgements:

  • Teachers were widely appreciated for their after-hours support to students.
  • School Executive Team recognised for backing students in organising the Future Leaders Conference.
  • Kirrily Druery commended for her patience and good humour during the hefty Uniform Shop’s Flexischools transition.
  • David Paulie acknowledged for encouraging student interest in Open-Source software
  • Mr. Feng praised for his support during school sports events.
  • Ms. Ngo recognised for preparing additional exam prep quizzes.
  • Ms. Mattick thanked for holiday support sessions with Year 12 Drama students.
  • Neil Prothero acknowledged for his consistent help with the Second-Hand Uniform Stall.

 

The Parents & Citizens Association aims to support an inclusive and enriching community and provide students with the necessary experiences, resources, and facilities. 

The P&C holds meetings at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month during school terms. The first meeting of the term is in the school library and the following meetings each term are held via Zoom. 

These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the school and how it operates, to ask questions, and to meet other parents. The School Principal usually gives an informative report on the recent happenings within the school. 

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday August 13, 2025.