Meeting opened by the President, Bill Harris at 8.12pm.

In Attendance 25 as per attendance register (22 parents & 3 teachers)
Apologies 2 as per attendance register

Previous Minutes
It was resolved that the Minutes of the meeting held on 7th December, 2004 be accepted, moved by L Dries, Seconded by K Yates.

Business Arising
" Shed - Nothing new. Getting paperwork from contractors. Bill to organise contractors together for a meeting.
" Noticeboard - Still don't know where to put it.
" Bar Fridge - Bill thinks it needs replacing. He will get a quote.
" Mobile Literacy Units - Approved and ordered to Stage 1.

Treasurer's Report
Written report circulated for period ending 31st January 2005 compiled by Terry Liddicoat. Anne Pascoe spoke about the report. We have approx $4,000 banked from Clothing which is not on this report, as it was after 31/1/05. Moved by K Yates, seconded by V Rollo.

PRINCIPALS REPORT
" I'm looking forward to working with the new P&C Executive and the rest of the parent community. I am sure 2005 will be another successful year for the Epping Heights school community.
" Year has begun smoothly - we have formed 13 classes including 2 composite classes.
" We have welcomed 2 new teachers this year - Mrs Stevens teaching 5S and Ms Smith teaching 1/2S. We have welcomed back Miss Fazzolari.
" Very successful Swimming Carnival held at Dence Park - great levels of participation.
" ASRs were sent home to families last week - I would encourage all parents to read the report. It outlines some of our achievements last year and our targets for this year.
" Management Plan - I went through this with the new Hills District School Education Director, Ms Janet Wasson, today. I will send a copy to the P&C when it has been endorsed. The document is very detailed and outlines the plans for each of the teaching/leaning areas.
" Renovation of recycling shed - approval was given at the end of last year - project can go ahead very soon.
" We are beginning small renovation in print room to allow for extra work-station and phone line for electronic banking i.e. credit card facility for payment of term invoice.
" New payment system for term invoice was extremely efficient and successful, with payments from almost every family in the school. Parents are to be thanked for their prompt response which benefits the office staff considerably.
" New desks/chairs for Technology Centre have been ordered - delivery is expected mid March - we may need some assistance in unbolting computers and removing desks and chairs ready for new desks. We may also need some help with the reinstallation of the computers. The supplier will give us a week's notice prior to delivery.
" Leaders attended Leadership Camp last week. There will be a lunch for the leaders this week.
" Parent/Teacher sessions will be held on Thursday - teachers will give an overview of Program Achieve.
" We now have a Speech Therapist working in the school. This allows students to have their session during school hours. Teachers also benefit from liaising with the speech therapist and obtaining advice.
" Very successful first event for the Multicultural committee - thank you to Mira Kim and Melissa Iredell especially for their efforts
" Lawns have been mowed - this account will go to P&C for reimbursement. Money from sale of ride-on has now been expended.

Committee Reports
Book club - Nil.
Band - Rehearsals have started. There are a number of new students. Flute & Clarinet are now being taught by teachers on the school premises.
Canteen - Vickie Rollo. Need Supervisors, only one for next term and will only be able to open for 2 days. May need to look at paid supervisor. A person from the meeting express interest in becoming supervisor, but more are needed. Y6 Roster has been done. Need Custard/Jelly lady.
Clothing- Leanne Dries - Great start to the year with lots of helpers in the first week. Item to appear in the Newsletter for more helpers.
Community Relations - First activity for the year was the 2nd day of term - Welcoming the new Kindergarten children. Next event will be Easter Picnic photos & Anzac Day.
Fundraising & Social - Sue Cale. 1st event will be Mothers Day in term 2. Organisation for this will start next week.
Gardening - Melissa Iredell. I have formulated a plan to try to have more people assist in the tidying and planting of the grounds. Each school year is allocated an area to care for. There are four planned working bees for the year with the first being Sunday March 6th. I will inform parents at the information evening and begin the process of collecting names on the roster. I am happy to remain as a co-ordinator of this to see it executed & assess its' merit.
Multicultural -
In recognition of Lunar New Year, one of our mums, Mira Kim, demonstrated how many Korean children celebrate their New Year at Friday's K-2 assembly. The staffs at EHPS were treated to the children performing a traditional bow. Staff then gave the children a present of a special rice cake. It is a day that Korean children often fly kites. We had a lovely time helping them construct and decorate tiny kites that they flew after the assembly. It was fairly obvious that the children had a terrific time. Thank-you! to the staff and parents for showing support and enthusiasm for the event and particularly the staff for allowing parents some class time to make the kites with the children. Parents assisting were Jane Song, Heather Butler, Angela Ng, Kathleen Ryu, Karen Leung, Geraldine Scott, Rudy Herman, Julia Chin and special thanks to Hannah Chin, Maude Iredell, Mrs Hanley and Mira for dressing in traditional dress and adding a royal flavour to the day! Photos on display near the office.
Next on our agenda is to consult with the families via a letter asking them to choose something culturally special to them to share with the children at school. After we receive their input we will decide on the logistics of how best to share these items with the children at Epping Heights.

Safety House - Correspondence from Debbie Pollard, Youth Liaison Officer at Eastwood Police. Seven families are no longer in the program, but there are three new families (they are being checked at the moment).

Correspondence In/Out

GENERAL BUSINESS
" Vacant Executive P&C positions - Secretary, Vice President. Peter Waddell nominated for Vice President, all in favour.
" Melissa Iredell proposed a $200 kitty for the Community Relations Committee. Karen Graham takes photos of children etc at many of the events held by the School and needs to purchase film and print photos, seconded by Anne Pascoe, all in favour.
" Signatures on cheque account. Anne Pascoe is in the process of changing signatories.
" Karen Drummond asked if Julie Hanley can make an announcement/put something in the newsletter regarding the wearing of broad brim hats only.