This School Council Committee is responsible for all maintenance and improvements to all buildings, grounds and furniture and this is entrusted to the Facilities sub-committee. What a wonderful band of willing workers these people are!
Over the years we have a proud history of community involvement in the school and this is exemplified by this committee. It is this committee which designed and built our waiting area, covered walkway, stadium, Japanese garden, concrete and paved areas and all the gardens and playgrounds. Most of this is accomplished with volunteer labour and with working bees.
The Committee also oversee any major works like painting, sewerage works and cleaning. Currently they are working on implementing Stage 3 of our stadium - toilets, change rooms, foyer and kitchen as well as extending our walkways and more covered areas for the children.
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The Finance Committee is responsible for the budget and the financial management of the school. Parents are welcome to participate in this vital area of our school’s management. Meetings are generally held the first Tuesday of each month. |
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The Education Committee oversees areas of curriculum and all educational activities. Parents are invited to participate and be part of making important decisions about school learning programs. Meetings are generally held the first Tuesday of each month. |
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The Facilities Committee is responsible for all buildings, grounds and equipment. This group plan for future extensions, the purchase of new equipment and is responsible for the upgrade, maintenance and upkeep of all buildings, grounds and equipment. Meetings are generally held the second Tuesday each month. |
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The Fundraising Committee organises a variety of activities to raise valuable funds for equipment for the students at our School. The aim is to involve all families in these activities. Meetings are held as advertised in the newsletter. |
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The Parents and Friends Club provides a forum for discussion on all aspects of the school's functioning. It reports directly to the School Council regarding its activities. In cooperation with the School Council Fund-Raising Committee, the group provides funds for extra school equipment and offers an environment for new parents to make new friends. Meetings are held as advertised in the newsletter. |
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The Canteen Committee oversees the smooth running of the school canteen. Meetings are held several times each year. |
Two members from each grade are elected early in the year. The Junior School Council provides a forum for children to share their ideas about the everyday functioning of the school. It enables them to experience first hand the democratic decision- making process. It reports monthly to the School Council.
One of the roles that Junior School Council oversees is organising fundraising for various charities such as Red Nose Day, Daffodil Day, Zaidees Rainbow Foundation and they also support a World Vision sponsor child from South Africa.
Zaidee's Rainbow Foundation
Raising awareness of organ and tissue donation
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Our school is so lucky to have a very enthusiastic and willing group of children who comprise the Junior Facilities.
They are voted in by their peers and each grade is represented by two children. They run the meetings themselves assisted by two teachers and type up the minutes as well; they do quite a lot of work around the school as well as keeping a watch on what needs to be done.
Once a year they join with the "big" Facilities Sub-committee of the School Council in a joint meeting.
They have a couple of working bees a year during school time to undertake some maintenance around the school; they report back with suggestions and/or problems and bring recommendations from their classes at each meeting. What a great band of workers we have! What responsible ownership of the school we all have!
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Committees of the School 
