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P&C Meeting Term 1: 26th February

Minutes from the meeting can be view here: 

2025 P&C Committee:

• President: Kat Mawer - president@tps-pandc.org.au 

• Vice President: Jen Cameron-Ryan - vp@tps-pandc.org.au 

•  Secretary: Lauren Cowan -  secretary@tps-pandc.org.au 

• Treasurer: Ant Mawer - treasurer@tps-pandc.org.au 

• Class Parent Coordinator: Ben Gerrand - coordinator@tps-pandc.org.au

Agenda for Meeting

See here for Proposed Agenda

Turramurra Public School P&C – Term 1 2025 Meeting Summary

Key Updates & Announcements

• P&C Visibility & Communication: Efforts are underway to improve communication via class WhatsApp groups, the P&C website, and class parents.

• Fundraising Goals: Major project planned – new playground equipment ($150,000+), requiring corporate sponsorship and events.

• Committee Vacancies: Canteen Treasurer & VP Events roles are still open.

• Bank Transition: Ongoing transition from Bendigo Bank to CBA.

• OOSH Transition: The P&C has started investigating the potential transition of OOSH management under P&C.

• School Contributions Transparency: Increased focus on clarifying how donations are used.

Financial & Budget Highlights

• Band & Music:

  • $1,475 allocated for instrument servicing and repair.

  • $1,370 approved for the purchase of two flutes.

  • $1,500 potential subsidy for band camp due to increased costs.

• School & Classroom Support:

  • $50 per teacher for classroom stickers.

  • $1,000 annual allowance for staff room essentials.

  • $100 per K-1 class for social events. Yrs 2-6 investigations ongoing into suitable Year event.

  • $30,000 contribution towards new laptops.

  • $3,800 to fund an E-Safety program for students, teachers and parents.

• Student Events & Support:

  • $25 per student subsidy for Year 6 farewell.

Canteen & Uniform Shop

• Canteen:

  • Operating 5 days/week, now offering multi-basket ordering on FlexiSchools.

  • Heat & ventilation concerns raised—discussions ongoing with school assets team.

  • Proposal for a new pie warmer to be discussed in Term 2.

• Uniform Shop:

  • Increased online orders require volunteer support.

  • Considering new delivery options.

Band Program

• Growing participation: 107 students enrolled; successful junior band info night.

• Recent performances: Baby Proms, Kindy events, Christmas concert, and a country tour to the Blue Mountains.

• Upcoming Events: Band Camp preparations underway with strong parent volunteer support.

General Business & Upcoming Events

• Key Events in 2025:

  • Term 1: Welcome BBQ, Easter Treats, Comedy Night (March 22)

  • Term 2: Cross Country, Mother’s Day Stall (May 8), Trivia Night (June 21)

  • Term 3: Moonlight Cinema (Sept 13), Father’s Day Stal (Sept 4), Open Day

  • Term 4: Colour Run, Volunteer Thank You Dinner, Christmas Concert

• Future Plans:

  • Federal Election Planning

  • 2026 Halloween Festival (Oct 30)

  • Exploring ticketed system for Year 6 farewell

For more details or to get involved, visit the P&C website or reach out to the committee.

Zoom Meeting - Monday 3rd March

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82604567271?pwd=bU5BCHd1PIPdSKWadmVnSzHyf471Td.1 

Meeting ID: 826 0456 7271

Passcode: 673188

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P&C Meeting Term 2: 22nd May

Minutes from the meeting can be view here: 

Turramurra Public School P&C – Term 2 2025 Meeting Summary

Key Updates & Announcements

Fundraising & Events

• Enrichment Tree raised $7,900 for class room resources 

• Election Day was a huge success. Sold over $14,500 – cakes sold out, 900 sausages served.

• Mother’s Day Stall raised nearly $1,000.

• Cross Country Ice Blocks and Comedy Night also well received.

• $35,000 has been provided to the school since Term 1 for Laptops, Communication subscriptions (Audiri) and Classroom Stickers.

Upcoming Events:

§  Trivia Night: Saturday June 21

§  Movie Night: Saturday September 13 - looking for volunteers to help organise

§  Father’s Day Stall: Thursday 4th September Year 2 & 3 to coordinate

§  Halloween 2026: Early planning – volunteers wanted to form a committee

Committee Vacancies:

• VP Events role still open.

• Uniform Shop: Seeking help during Term 3 when Jason is away.

OOSH Transition:

• Progressing well. Auditor feedback has been very positive and a date for the meeting to vote on the transition will be announced shortly.

Principals Report:

• Enrichment Tree items ordered and arriving.

• Students achieving strong results with Essential Assessment.

• Cross Country was smooth and well-attended – thank you to volunteers!

• Y Safe online safety program launched.

• New PA systems in COLAs well-received and helpful.

• School Readiness Night – Wed 4 June, open to the community.

Canteen:

• Canteen News: Hot cross buns, Canteen Week, and jelly competitions successful.

• Pie warmer approved – $4,000 for canteen.
  
  

Uniform Shop:

• Opening Hours: Will open at 7am on the first Wednesday of every month for great access for working parents.

• Uniform colour change – backpacks to move from black to nav
  
  
  

Band Program

•   French horn insurance claim successfully processed.

•   Strong performances at assembly and Election Day.

•   Upcoming performances at assemblies, Ryde East Festival, and NSSWE.

•   Athletics Carnival Meal Deal – Band committee to run fundraiser- looking for volunteers and Lolly donations.

•   Country Tour confirmed for November (Performance Band).

•   Band photos on 16 June – arrive in band uniforms.

•   Band contributions set at $350, due Term 3.

Other Updates:  

• Athletics Carnival: 22 July – subject to the dates given by council

• OOSH transition progressing well; audit report pending.

• BBQ – School to fund a second BBQ for the P&C.

• Continuing to explore options for consolidating parent communication tools.

• Working Bee: On hold until Term 3.

• Continuing to explore options for consolidating parent communication tools (phase out Audiri).

• TPS P&C Execs to try and meet with THS P&C to strengthen tie
  
  
  

Get Involved
 For more information or to join a sub-committee, visit the P&C website or speak to your Class Parent.

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P&C Meeting Term 3: Tuesday 19th August

Minutes from the meeting can be view here: 

Turramurra Public School P&C – Term 3 2025 Meeting Summary

Key Updates & Announcements

• AGM held and 2025/26 Executive Committee elected. Congratulations to all newly appointed members, and thank you to outgoing volunteers. Casual vacancies remain for VP (Events), Assistant Treasurer, and Class Parent Coordinator.

• OOSH Transition approved – a new sub-committee has been formed to oversee this process, aiming for completion by 2027.

• $1 membership fee confirmed for 2025/26.
  
  

Fundraising & Events

• Trivia Night was a fantastic success, raising over $5,000 – thank you Simon & Fiona!

• Picture Plates raised close to $3,000.

• Athletics Carnival Meal Deal raised over $4,000 for the Band Program.

• Upcoming Events:

  • Father’s Day Stall: Thursday 4th September

  • Mini Fair & Movie Night: Saturday 13th September

  • Colour Run: Tuesday 21st October

  • P&C Drinks: Wednesday 12th November

  • Christmas Concert: Wednesday 3rd December

  • Year 6 Graduation Dinner: December – tickets $30
    
    

Canteen

• Awarded 5 Stars from council inspection and achieved Healthy Canteen Accreditation.

• Strong performance with nearly $13,000 profit for the year and over 800 weekly orders.

• Supplier reviews underway; Christmas promotions and class party menus in planning.

• New handwashing station and pie warmer installed.
  
  

Uniform Shop

• Bank balance at end of Term 2: $128,815.

• Sales down 6% on last year, but profit of $14,000 for the year ended June 2025.

• Audit findings being addressed; thanks to Kylie for helping with Kindy orientation.
  
  

Band Program

• Gold awarded to Junior Band at Ryde East Festival.

• Strong performances at Open Day, NSSWE, and Medal Assemblies.

• Christmas Concert set for 3rd December.

• 2025 “Country to Coast” Band Tour confirmed – itinerary includes Bowral, Wingello, Nowra and Kiama. Estimated family cost: $250.

• Fundraising continues with sale of sound baffles and plans to purchase sturdier music stands.
  
  

Principal’s Report

• Successful Athletics Carnival and Book Week Parade – thank you to volunteers.

• Sports Aerobics Nationals: Junior team placed 1st, Senior team 3rd.

• New report format introduced with positive feedback from families.

• Enrollments for 2026 projected to decline slightly due to local demographic shifts.
  
  

Get Involved

Our P&C is always looking for more parents to contribute — whether for events, fundraising, or sub-committees. Every bit of help makes a difference! To learn more or get involved, please email president@tps-pandc.org.au

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P&C Meeting Term 4:  Tuesday 11th November 2025

Minutes from the meeting can be view here: 

Turramurra Public School P&C – Term 4 2025 Meeting Summary

Key Updates & Announcements

• Highlights:

•  2025/26 Committee: Dan Thomas was elected Vice President – Events. Casual vacancies remain for Assistant Treasurer and Class Parent Coordinator.

• Fundraising & Events: Over $40,000 has been raised this year—thank you to all our volunteers. WhatsApp communications have helped streamline updates, and the Year 6 ticketing program and new cashless Mini Fete are progressing well. Planning continues for the 2026 transition to P&C-managed OOSH and the new school play space. The committee also supported moving from Flexischools to Student Pay to reduce costs and simplify parent systems.

• Band Program: It’s been a busy and exciting term, with Intermediate Band performing at Ku-ring-gai Kindergarten, a combined “Mega Band” rehearsal with Turramurra High, and Junior Band preparing for their next preschool visit. Students are also getting ready for Baby Proms, the Scripture Service, Presentation Day and the Band Christmas Concert on 3 December. The 2025 Country Band Tour will take 38 students to Bowral, Tallong, North Nowra and Kiama.

• Canteen & Uniform Shop: The canteen is reviewing suppliers and preparing to transition to Student Pay, with rising costs bringing the program close to break-even this term. Thank you to all volunteers who assist with operations and equipment. Ventilation and temperature challenges are being addressed with DoE Assets. The Uniform Shop remains steady, with strong online orders and a move to fully cashless trading planned for 2026.

• Principal’s Report: A new Multicategorical Support Class will open in 2026, including refurbishments and new fencing. Enrolments are expected to sit around 510 students. Voluntary contributions will remain unchanged, and subject contributions may shift due to syllabus updates. NAPLAN growth from Years 3 to 5 has been outstanding—congratulations to students and staff.

• Motions Passed: Cancellation of the Audiri subscription;  Transition from Flexischools to Student Pay as the Canteen online ordering platform;  P&C to fund a Welcome BBQ for families in Feb 2026 and approval for Band fundraising to purchase new music stands.

• Next Meeting: Wednesday 18th February 2026.

Get Involved

Our P&C is always looking for more parents to contribute — whether for events, fundraising, or sub-committees. Every bit of help makes a difference! To learn more or get involved, please email president@tps-pandc.org.au