Open 7.05 pm Present Joseph Kemei Stephanie Bourke Wayne Crase Laurence Hocking Ian Fulton Michael Hislop Sam Espe Helen Stokes Sue Chapman Sam Point Mary Gunn Holy Spirit / St Margaret Mary s St Anthony s St Anthony s CEO Southern Cross Catholic School Ryan Catholic College Our Lady of Lourdes Gilroy Santa Maria College St Patrick College St Patrick College Marian Catholic School Apologies: John Hathaway Michelle Duggan No business arising from previous minutes approved Targeted programs: Laurence Hosking CEO State Govt has withdrawn $3.3 million from budget AVT (Advisory Visiting Teacher) support removed,this effects students in Catholic schools with disabilities Negotiating transition period which finishes at the end of 2013 CEO has identified 60 students most in need 3.1 visiting teachers $550,000 to used for occupation therapist for students with physical and vision impaired disabilities Some success with literacy and numeracy for ESL students ( English as a second language) with funding going up by $180,000. Around $7000 - $28,000 for each school Fed census data ESL funding comes from state currently showing a low number of students.
Indigenous students are included in this figure. Looking at identifying more student where Australian English is not first language spoken at home. Using a methodology to fund and find these student more students more funding This will identify new students arriving into Australia entering this band scales St Patrick s college sits outside this area in the band scale Year of Grace: Laurence Hosking CEO 4 to 5 years Inviting teachers full time and part time school offices along with parents Great guest speakers wonderful event I of faith development Encourage all to attend Event will held at the Townsville Entertaining center 10 th & 11 th April Treasurer report by Sam Espe Passed cheque from AGM catering Angelina Fine Food $220.00 Opening balance @ 21 st Jan 2013 $ 2851.89 CR Account Balance @ 21/03/13 adjusted for outstandings CBA account $2632.37 DDF account $2589.37 Total $5221.74 Please note that at the time of reporting the latest statement has not been issued Moved by Sam Espe Seconded by Sam Point Planning and Development meeting Michael Hislop Financial meeting Michael Hislop is waiting on minutes from meeting for information Wayne Crase missed meeting due to invite being sent to Karl Mackenzie again Wayne to clear up confusion
State Committee Report by Helen Stokes Corrected error by Mary Gunn on report stated Diocesan Constitution working party should be State Committee Constitution working party. Had discussion from report regarding issue with local P & F audits No apparent issues in Townsville Diocesan General Business Wayne Crase Father Richard Leonard visit locked away Joseph confirmed Holy Spirit venue Michael Hislop head of working party Discussion on catering the evening Topic will be same as at conference involving parent engagement Wayne to find link on YouTube for promotion to parents Wayne also has a letter being sent to parents reintroducing the role of the Townsville diocesan council The aim is to get more parents involved It is important to provide minutes from AGM that state who is the Diocesan representative from your school. o Looking at holding a Grace drinks for parent arranged by Carmel for the year of Grace Function on the 10 th and 11 th of April 2013. o Next meeting will be in Ayr- Laurence will make contact and find a school o Helen Stokes enquired about a code of conduct for the diocesan. Council meeting Laurence had queries from schools regarding AGM s Friends can attend AGM s but cannot vote at AGM Exec Fico cannot vote 'for executive positions Only parents can vote Around the Schools St Patrick s College Sue Chapman and Sam Point Have their St Pat s on show enquired about information to hand out to parents regarding the Father Richard Leonard visit will not be ready. Monday from 3.30 6.30 guides will take parents around to see departments such as drama, choir, science, arts and café opened by students of the Hospitality. Department. 3 story building approved construction to commence midyear. Class rooms do not have fridges inquiries about a cold room access in the new building Had AGM on the 5 th March new committee
Have started building new relationships in school Positive outcome after Wayne Crase visit. St Margaret Mary s by Joseph Kemei 2 nd March had family photo s Inter school swimming carnival Had parent information night Had International Women s Day address by ABC reporter Paula Tapiolas Open day on the 22 nd March Southern Cross Catholic school Ian Fulton Selling entertainment books Ladies have had casino night now fathers are coming Had road safety discussion Working out what to do with crossing at roundabout Capital funding for year 7 to high school St Anthony s Catholic College Wayne Crase P & F information night Had AGM same committee as last year Stephanie and Wayne were voted in as Diocesan representatives Planning for mother s day stall Trivia night P & F have signed off on $31,000 for school to purchase kick arse fan to be installed in shelter shed. Planning under way for spring fare which is becoming the Northern Beach s even Ryan Catholic College by Michael Hislop Had parent teacher interview Introduced business directory online the management will be easier than paper version AGM not until April Ryan is hosting a major netball carnival in June P & F doing a welcome dinner for the opening ceremony Drum circle will happen to encourage parent engagement
Marian Catholic School- Mary Gunn Bingo under way for the year Had parent teacher information nights Parent teacher interviews under way Arranging a date for Black Jack night Our Lady of Lourdes Sam Espe Shed finished and outdoor area now with a cover great for when it rains Thursday holding a disco Mother stall under way Fete usually raises $23,000 starting from 4.00 word on the street section in newspaper doing quite well AGM consists of new President and Vice President Sam is a friend and Diocesan representative Gilroy Santa Maria College Helen Stokes New Principal started this year. Induction Mass and school photo's. Inter-house swimming carnival. Information nights year 8,11 and 12. Cross country. AGM new President and Vice President Meeting closed at 8.30pm State Committee meeting - 31 st May 1 st June 2013 in Townsville Next Diocesan meeting Thursday 20 th June 2013