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ST ANTHONYS SCHOOL BOARD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThursday 23rd November 2017
7.00pm – Learning Resource Centre
➢ Welcome – Greg Green
➢ Prayer – Rachel Prendergast
➢ Apologies/Attendance
➢ Minutes from Previous AGM
➢ Principal’s Report – Greg Green
➢ Chairman’s Report – Sandra Markham
➢ Financial Report – Robert Nicholas
➢ Election of Board Members for 2017
➢ Close – School Board AGM
AGENDA
Lord,
We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,with challenges and opportunities.
Throughout the year we have trusted that your purposes have always been at work each day.
We praise you for giving us life, and for choosing us to be your people.
As we come to the end of this school year, we voice our gratitude for the many blessings that we
have received. Our students, staff and parents have all shared in the many achievements of the
year.
As a school community, may we continue to …Act Justly, Love Tenderly and Walk Humbly
With our GodAmen.
➢ Welcome – Greg Green
➢ Prayer – Rachel Prendergast
➢ Apologies/Attendance
➢ Minutes from Previous AGM
➢ Principal’s Report – Greg Green
➢ Chairman’s Report – Sandra Markham
➢ Financial Report – Robert Nicholas
➢ Election of Board Members for 2017
➢ Close – School Board AGM
AGENDA
PRINCIPALS REPORT
➢ Cyclic Review
➢ Keeping Safe – Curriculum
➢ Key Teacher Reports
➢ Acknowledgement of Staff
➢ Retiring Chairpersons
➢ School Board & P&F
CYCLIC REVIEW
The SCR panel reported that St Anthony’s has meaningful improvement
processes in place.
• Development of data-driven process which are embedded into teaching
and learning programs
• Adoption of innovative programmes such as the Sensory Program, Reading
Dog, Extension Groups, Boys and Girls emotional support groups.
KEEPING SAFE
The program follows two main themes;
➢ We all have the right to be safe
➢ We can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust
These two themes are explored through four focus areas;
➢ The right to be safe
➢ Relationships
➢ Recognising and reporting abuse
➢ Protective Strategies
CATHOLIC IDENTITYParish Priests & Parish Administrators: Father Marian Brzozowski,
Father Richard Sadowski and Father Leonard Macionczyk, Mrs Flavia
Lenzo and Mrs Melissa Doyle.
Sacramental Programs: Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation
- Reflection days, Parent Information Evenings, Commissioning &
Commitment Masses
School Masses: Feast Day Masses, Grandparents/Mother’s/Father’s Day
Mass, Parish Masses, Graduation Mass
Community Involvement & Missions: St Anthony’s Mission Day, Stations
of the Cross, Project Compassion, Parish Fete, St Vincent de Paul hampers,
Lifelink
Staff Professional Development: Diana Alteri - CEO Religious Education
and Faith Formation Consultant presented an inservice of the importance of
rituals and words used in the Mass.
Faith & Culture:
- Faction mottos: Father Laurence, Sr Kathleen Hitchcock & Father Richard
- Rosary in the Grotto
- Preparation for Holy Week
- Lenten and Advent prayer reflections
AITSL COACHING
This year teaching staff continued to liaise with the Assistant Principalsto formulate and work towards personal professional goals.
These AITSL meetings, together with those conducted by our KeyTeachers, have contributed to the building of teacher capacity.
Next year, these meetings will be enhanced through the implementationof formalised coaching using the GROWTH model.
LITERACY2017Reading books - all home readers levelled on the same levelling process andpurchasing new books to supplement and update our resources.
Writing process - purchasing 2 new resources to add to the current ones beingused and expanding our variety of resources.
PLCMs have been focused on cluster meetings sharing and discussing classwriting programmes.
2018Writing - Continuing to ensure we are focusing on writing and using variedwriting resources to give our students the best possible outcomes.
Reading - Analysis of NAPLAN results from the past few years have shown aneed to focus on reading. Looking at how to best support and increase growthfor all our students. Guided reading will be a focus.
MATHEMATICS
The key focus areas for Mathematics during 2017 involved:
• Planning time with staff to unpack the curriculum and identify how effective our school resources are in supporting learning activities.
• Implementing the proficiency strands with a particular focus on building student’s mental fluency.
• Looking at effective feedback strategies in the classroom ~• Student Feedback• Peer Feedback• Teacher Feedback
• Analysis of NAPLAN data to identify areas of high or low growth.
Moving forward into 2018
• Mathematics Assessment Interview (MAI) testing throughout the school to assess student’s growth point levels.
• Extension opportunities for students who demonstrate high proficiency.• Instructional rounds to share teaching and learning practises throughout the school.• Development of Mathematical language / key vocabulary throughout the school.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYDigital technologies CurriculumIntroduction of the Digital Technologies Curriculum which will be an area of learning includedin Semester reports from 2018.This may be covered as an independent learning area or integrated throughout different learningareas where teachers feel it is appropriate.
Technology ResourcesYear 4 to Year 6 one-to-one iPad program will continue.The purchase of a second pod of laptops is in progress and will be ready for use term one, 2018.Update of teacher desktop computer to be replaced by a Surface Book 2, creating a set of studentiPads to form a fourth pod from the existing teacher iPads.
Robotics ProgramCurrently purchased of a class set of
• Lego Mindstorm Ev3 Robots: used in middle to upper primary but may be used at any yearlevel.
• RobotMice (alternate version to beebots): aimed at Junior primary classesCurrently looking at the purchase of a further resource for early childhood that is at anintroductory level.The lego Mindstorm robotics program has begun to be introduced in 2017 and continue todevelop in 2018.
Robotics ClubTo continue in 2018, run by Philippa Wicksey.Two separate clubs will be run for years 3/4 and 5/6.Building towards the goal of potentially students representing St Anthony’s at interschool eventsboth Perth-wide and to a national level.
In 2018 ACE will be held on a Wednesday and will compromise of multi-age groupings .
The following year groups will combine for a 1 hour and 40 minute session,Year 1 and 2, Year 3 and 4, and Year 5 and 6.
The content of these sessions will be across all curriculum areas, with aparticular focus on STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics.
Students will access a range of educational tools including the LegoMinestorm robots.
ACE
NAPLAN 2017
Year 3 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar +
Punctuation
Numeracy
Aust. Mean 431.3 413.6 416.2 439.3 409.4
School
Mean
422.8 411.7 409.5 420.9 403.7
Year 5 Reading Writing Spelling Grammar +
Punctuation
Numeracy
Aust. Mean 505.6 472.5 500.9 499.3 493.8
School
Mean
504.2 494.6 502.5 496.5 490.6
2017 STAFF
STAFF ON LEAVE
Trish Barton Salv Casilli
FAREWELL
Danielle McComasky
Debbie Weymouth
WELCOME
Jessica LassenPre-Primary
Jessica HultinkMusic
Leesa HermansYear 5
RETIRING PRESIDENTS
Sandra Markham – Board Chairperson
Sandra will be retiring from her office as Board Chairperson. Asa community we sincerely thank her for her valuablecontribution to our school.
Samantha De Guzman – P&F President
Samantha will be stepping down after serving a 3 year term asthe P&F President. Thank you for her valuable contributionover the years.
COMMUNITY
2017 School Board
➢Father Marian Brzozowski
➢Sandra Markham (Board Chair)
➢Robert Nicholas (Treasurer)
➢Adrian Bleach(P & F Rep. to the Board)
➢Phil Bastian (Parish Rep. to the Board)
➢Stacey Baker (Secretary)
➢Matthew O’Neill (Secretary)
➢Karyn Ambrose
➢Mary-Jane Saunders
➢Harriet Mizen
2017 P & F Committee
➢ Sam de Guzman (President)
➢ Lynda Cathcart (Vice President)
➢ Lorraine Cicanese (Treasurer)
➢ Kate Price (Secretary)
➢ Adrian Bleach(P & F Rep. to the Board)
➢ Aurelia Cooper
➢ Peta Yukich
➢ Daniele McGrath
➢ Sarah Cole
➢ Taryn Tarkka
➢ Naomi Byrnes
➢ Kristy Scarfone
➢ Karen Shearer
Gina Hall Aurelia Cooper
Melissa Vranjes Liz De FilippiRachel Prendergast
Thank You
Principal Greg Green
Assistant Principal RE Liz De Filippi Tuesday & Wednesday
Assistant Principal Admin Melissa Vranjes Monday & Tuesday
Pre-Kindergarten Jenny Tucknott Tuesday
Kindergarten Blue Jenny Tucknott Monday-Wednesday-Friday
Kindergarten Gold Elana Sparks Monday-Tuesday-Thursday
Pre-Primary Blue Lucine Franklin Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday Jessica Lassen Thursday - Friday
Pre-Primary Gold Pamela Elliott
Year One Blue Soli Gentile
Year One Gold Nicole Sibbald
Year Two Blue Elisabetta De Filippi Monday-Thursday-FridayLyn Born Tuesday– Wednesday
Year Two Gold Debbie Rodriguez Monday – Tuesday– Wednesday-FridayGeraldine Lockyer Thursday
2018 STAFFING
2018 STAFFINGYear Three Blue Martina Sweeney Monday – Tuesday– Thursday-Friday
Bernie Schelfhout Wednesday
Year Three Gold Maria Churack
Year Four Blue Kirsty Pitman Monday – Tuesday– Wednesday-Thursday Rachel Prendergast Friday
Year Four Gold Josipa Rullo
Year Five Blue Leesa Hermans Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday Bernie Schelfhout Thursday -Friday
Year Five Gold Rachel Prendergast Monday – TuesdayMelissa Vranjes Wednesday-Thursday-Friday
Year Six Blue Chris Barrett
Year Six Gold Jenny Webb Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday Philippa Wicksey Thursday-Friday
IT Chris Barrett, Cathy Armstrong & Geraldine Lockyer
Support/Design
Technology/Geography
Ian Pearce Year 4-6 (Design Technology and Geography)
Science Geraldine Lockyer PP/Year 4Bernie Schelfhout Years 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
PE Chris Schelfhout PP, Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Music Jessica Hultink Monday–Tuesday–ThursdayMariah Hlatwayo Wednesday
Geography/Library/Design Technology Geraldine Lockyer PP, Years 1, 2, 3, Kindy (Library)
Library Technician Marg Smith Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday
ACE Philippa Wicksey Wednesday
2018 STAFFING
Education Assistants (Support) Natalie Zisa-Wares, Rahmola Garniss, Zoe Newman, Billie Preece & Janet Rechichi
Education Assistants Cathy Armstrong, Nola Cusworth, Samantha Garcia, Sharon Gater, Debbie Grimm, Janet Hyslop,
Judy Outred, Eve Russell, Peta Yukich, Agnes Weymouth, Melissa Venema, Karen Morich
Italian Natalie Zisa-Wares
OHSC Ann Lynch, Karen Hepworth, Mulvina Fernandez, Emily Kelly, Dayle Russotti, Emily Hansen
Finance Officer Gina Hall
Administrative Officer Aurelia Cooper
Social Worker/Chaplain Diane Verson Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday -Thursday
Uniform Shop Dayle Russotti Thursday
Groundsmen Frank Ierace & Boris Pavicevic
Canteen Roz Read
School Car Park
Nature playground.
Capital Works Program
1:1 IPad program extended to year 4, 5 & 6
Nature Play for Kindy
Re-roofing and Air conditioning
Uniform Shop Relocation
Capital Works – New Administration Building
The Board would like to extend its appreciation to the following:
Greg, Melissa, Liz and Rachel
The staff
The P&F Committee
The parents of St Anthony’s Primary School
Father Marion, Father Richard, Melissa Doyle, and the St Anthony’s parish community
Comprises of the following: Greg – Principal
Fthr Marian – Parish Priest
Phil Bastian – Parish Rep
Adrian Bleach– P&F Rep
Rob Nicholas – Treasurer
Stacy Baker – Secretary
Matt O’Neil - Member
Harriet Mizen - Member
Karyn Ambrose- Member
Term Expiring
Sandra Markham
Rob Nicholas
Nominations
Rob Nicholas – Re-electing
Phil Bastian - Electing
St. Anthony’s School
Greenmount
Treasurer’s Report
2017
Treasury Highlights for 2017
• We have maintained a balanced budget with no new debt during the 2017 school year.
• The board, together with the Catholic Education finance team, have commenced the planning and budgeting of the new Administration Block – which is expected to be completed in 2019.
• Other capital works projects have also been planned and budgeted for during 2018.
• The board, together with the school finance team, have updated the “School Fees: Setting and Collection” policy.
Comm. Govt52%State Govt
21%
Other Grants1%
Tuition Fees13%
OSHC5%
Other2%
2018 Income ($5.5 mil budgeted)
Salaries / Wages62.2%
Superannuation8.7%
Maintenance1.6%
Insurance1.5%
Cleaning1.3%
Utilities1.1%
Excursions/Trips1.7%
IT3.1% Admin/Stationary/
Materials4.5%
Capital Improvements2.4%
OSHC5.4%
Other Levy's2.5%
Other3.0%
2018 Expenses ($5.1 mil budgeted)
Budget 2018
• The budget for 2018 has been finalised and approved bythe school board.
• We have a balanced 2018 recurrent budget based on aturnover of just over $5.5 mil.
• The capital budget has also been balanced for the 2018Financial year.
• The 2018 budget includes re-roofing, air-conditioners forall classrooms, uniform shop relocation and staff relief.
Fees for 2018• The Board has been recommended by the CEO to increase
Tuition Fees. As in previous years we have kept theincrease as low as possible, being 2% for the 2018 schoolyear. This allows the school to continue to provide thehighest level of schooling for the students.
• Building level remains 20% of Tuition Fee.• Slight increase of 2% for most other levies, including the
Swimming Levy, per the School Fees Schedule.• Fees will be sent out to parents as an Annual account. The
first instalment will be due at the beginning of term oneand the second instalment at the beginning of semestertwo.
Summary
2017 is almost over and have also once again maintained a balanced budget.
St Anthony’s School Greenmount continues to maintain its sound financial position and will continue to provide
the best possible education to both our current and future students.
I’d like to thank Greg, the school admin team, all of the wonderful teachers, the P&F, and of course parents and all the
students for their support during the year.
P&F
Annual General
Meeting
2017
Thursday 23rd November 2017
2017 P & F Committee➢ SAMANTHA DE GUZMAN – PRESIDENT
➢ LYNDA CATHCART - VICE PRESIDENT
➢ LORRAINE CICANESE - TREASURER
➢ KATE PRICE – SECRETARY
➢ ADRIAN BLEACH– P & F BOARD REP.
➢ DANIELE MCGRATH - CLASS REP. COORDINATOR
➢ NAOMI BYRNES - GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
➢ AMBRE COOK- GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
➢ PETA YUKICH - GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
➢ AURELIA COOPER–GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
➢ SARAH COLE - GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER–
➢ TARYN TARKKA–GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
➢ KAREN SHEARER- GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBER
I’D LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR COMMITMENT OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE SUCH AN DEDICATED GROUP OF PARENTS WHO ARE DEVOTED TO DOING THE VERY BEST FOR THIS SCHOOL.
2017 P & F Highlights
➢ February - Parent Info Evening
➢ February - Kindy Morning Tea
➢ February - Welcome Picnic
➢ April – Footy Tipping
➢ May – Mother’s Day Morning Tea
➢ May – Disco
➢ June – Pentathlon
➢ August – Retro Bingo
➢ September – Father’s Day Sausage Sizzle
➢ September – Open Night/Book Fair
➢ September – Disco
➢ November – Cake Stall at Church Fete
➢ November - Family Portrait Day
➢ November – Coffee Van
➢ December – Ice cream and Coffee Vans for school concert
2017 Treasury Highlights
➢ Opening Balance: $15,010
➢ Total Income: $32,276
➢ Total Expenses: $26,933
➢ Total contributions to school: $22,352
➢ Closing Balance: $20,352
This year has seen the P&F fund many projects for all parts of the school including:
➢ Kindy resources
➢ Coloured ports equipment
➢ Four new faction coloured marquees that helped in facilitating the inaugural whole school sports carnival.
➢ Fixed lighting to shine over the oval.
➢ Year 5/6 Pergola
➢ Bop til you Drop
➢ Year 6 camp
2018 Treasury Highlights
➢ Total estimated Income $24,000
➢ Total estimated Expenses $24,000
➢ Total estimated contributions to the school $18,280
2018 will once again see the P&F providing great community and school events which always include:
➢ Year 6 camp
➢ Bop till You Drop
We are also discussing these draft community events:
➢ Welcome Picnic at the beginning of Term 1
➢ Twilight Market Evening in Term 2
➢ Pentathlon in Term 2
➢ Colour Run in Term 4
2018 P & F Nominations
➢ Samantha de Guzman’s three year tenure as President is now up.
We welcome Kate Price as the new President for 2018.
➢ Kate Price’s time as Secretary has also come to an end and we
welcome Danielle McGrath in that role.
➢ All other members of the current committee have re-nominated.
➢ We welcome all new General Committee Members.