NEW TOWN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2012 7.30pm
1. Present:
Sheenagh Neill, Sandy Hniat, Ros Beswick, Grace Guerzoni, Karin Hodel, Hong Lee, Marcus Newbown, Mollie
Morgan, Kirsten Toselli, Jenny Grandfield, David O’Brien
2. Apologies-nil
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting (Tuesday 28th August 2012)
Minutes of the previous meeting were circulated at the meeting. An amendment was made under the Second-Hand
Clothes Report – ‘19th Nov’ should read ‘19th Dec’. The minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Moved:
Marcus Newbown
Seconded:
Grace Guerzoni
MOTION CARRIED
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4. Business Arising from the Previous Meeting.
New Grade 7s orientation-went extremely well. A large number of parents present.
Roses Cupboard Fundraiser - a great night was had by all in attendance. NTHS received 10% of all takings on
the day and as a consequence $320 was raised
Golf Clubs – It appears that the custom tax has been overlooked. No sign of any invoice.
Second –Hand Uniform Shop- Mollie said that a couple of people had shown some interest in helping with
the Second Hand Uniform Shop but no one was really committed or willing to take responsibility for it. Still
following up some options. Another ad to be placed in the newsletter.
Canteen -Mollie went to the Canteen Committee meeting last week. Basil Catering has won the contract
again. They are going for Silver Accreditation again. Sheenagh reported that Basil have done lots of good
things within the school including involving the Hospitality Students in catering opportunities such as a
wedding.
Darryl’s farewell Gift-Mollie has purchased ‘Beers of the world’ which Sheenagh will pass on to Darryl.
5. Prefects’ Report – no Prefects at the meeting
6. Financial Report –
Mollie presented the financial report for the end of October. There is $1256 in the Operating Account with $361 of
unpresented cheques.
7. Second hand uniform Shop
If someone available to run Second-hand uniform shop next year, it will be open 2 days before School goes back
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8. Correspondence
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9. Principal’s Report
Teachers have been drawing up a strategic plan for NTHS. More of a focus on outcomes. Sheenagh tabled a
copy of latest draft and asked for comments from School Association
Sandy Menadue has been appointed as the new Principal
NTHS Solar Car team have just returned from Melbourne having won both the National and International
Competiton. A great achievement.
The Drama production ‘Golden Goose’ was most successful and over 1500 primary schools attended and
appeared to really enjoy it.
Bill Jarvis is leaving NTHS at the end of the year.
College orientation went well
Grade 10 celebration Dinner Wednesday night
Music Night was excellent and reasonably well attended. Around $1000 was raised which will be put
towards the purchase of a keyboard
Final Grade 10 testing next week. Reports out soon.
Student Alex Sher gained an Academic scholarship to Friends as from next year
10. New BusinessPresentation Evening Jenny to do a short speech regarding School Association and also present one of the Awards.
 School Association will pay for the drinks and chips for the boy’s supper on the night.
Sergio Guidici Award Boys who have nominated will be short-listed next Thursday and then interviewed on Friday.
Meeting dates for next year
 February 26th
 March 26th
 May 28th
 June 25th
 July 30th
 August 27th
 September 24th
 October 29th
 November 26th
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11. Other Business
Marcus raised the issue of whether the school could provide documentation or a certificate to boys who
have been involved in various activities such as mentoring. Sheenagh said it was the boys’ responsibility to
keep track of their own activities however a spreadsheet of activities could possibly be developed.
Marcus enquired as to whether there was a quiet room available for boys to eat their lunch whilst finishing
off home work. Other than the library and the Learning Centre, Sheenagh said there were no other places as
students would need to have a teacher present.
Hong Lee raised the issue of availability of sports equipment for use at lunchtimes. Sheenagh advised the
meeting that there were 2 options for loaning out equipment and that there were various sports
competitions organised at lunchtimes. She was going to inform Peer Support leaders to be on the look out
for boys who may be shy or not being included by other boys.
12. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday February 26th 2013
13. Meeting Closed
8.35pm