Reports: President – Jacinta Reed Director on behalf of the staff - Moira Greenwood Staff – Robyn Bunn & Sue Badrock Vice President – Raffaella Staios Treasurer – Suzie Ellis Philanthropic Officer – Andrew Pattenden Maintenance/Garden – Kim Merton and Sue Murtic Policy – Alex Zacharias Community Liaison – Brenda Corr and Lisa Russell Fundraising – Sandy Cifuentes and Leanne Maguire Andrew Pattenden has also served as assistant Treasurer. Ellen Fraser and Renae Prendergast have served as general members. Their assistance on Committee has been invaluable. They have assisted in countless ways through being on sub committees and supporting other members. Andrew Puls has served as secretary for the latter part of this year. Webber was Secretary prior to Andrew taking on the position. Election of 2012 Committee of Management Appointment of Auditor for 2011 Close of meeting Supper
Read articles on Early Childhood - Kathy Walker is good start Talk with your teacher ask questions, work together. DON’T compare your child with another- Individual differences and skills and are wide and varied. We have welcomed the new framework and have spent a lot of time and effort in attending professional developments, network and staff meetings so we stay up to date and informed. The team of staff we have is a hardworking, dedicated one and as individuals and as a team I commend them for their commitment to their profession. Thank you to Robyn, Sue Badrock, Sue Harris, and in particular to Ann for your wonderful teamwork, and willingness to learn, contribute and to laugh. Working with good teammates is priceless. As a kindergarten we can’t run without a committee – It is a vital role and we appreciate the many varied and sometimes challenging tasks, issues and projects they have committed to and seen through to the end. I thank you as a committee and to the individuals who took on roles and responsibilities both big and small. Many thanks to our President Jacinta - we appreciated your support and contribution. We welcome new parents and future committee members and look forward to working collaboratively together in 2013. We look forward to complementing and enhancing your child’s life and education. Greenwood Director Tunstall Square Kindergarten AGM Report. 3B & 4B 2012 November 26th, 2012. Welcome to Tunstall Square Kindergarten. In opening I would like to sincerely thank all committee members for their support, loyalty and enthusiasm over the past 12 months, as without such dedicated volunteers Tunstall Square Kindergarten would not be able to operate. To all the staff: your undeniable support, enthusiasm and professionalism is to be commended. Moira, whom has gone above and beyond her role as director with support, friendship, guidance, and direction. I say thank you. Tunstall Square kindergarten promotes inquiry based learning through play. Inquiry based play continues to be a vital mode of learning for young children. Young children’s play is not the same as adult recreational activity. High quality play will mean the child is deeply involved, learning, developing and practising skills. Play is practice in choosing, thinking, negotiating, and problem solving and taking