Our first Community Council meeting for 2022 and AGM was held on Wednesday evening. It was great to see many returning faces and some new ones too. I’d like to congratulate Dan Payne, who was re-elected as Treasurer and also welcome new members who will be joining the Council as parent representatives. A full list of members can be found next week on the school website.

At the meeting we discussed the Council’s focus areas for this year. Building community engagement within the school as well as the broader community, fundraising and upgrades to the outdoor playground will be the focus. Community Council members will form working groups to develop ideas for each of these areas. If you are interested in being involved, you don’t have to be a Community Council member. Please send an email to sjapscommunitycouncil@gmail.com and we’ll be in touch.

I’d also like to take the opportunity to thank Craig Neiberding who comes to the end of his term on the Community Council. Craig has held the position of Deputy Chair and has played an active role in various activities, including the School Fetes. We will miss your valuable contributions, however I’m sure we will continue to see you around the school.

The next Community Council meeting will be in Week 8 of Term One.  If there is something that you would like raised at the next meeting please reach out to one of the Community Council members or email sjapscommuntycouncil@gmail.com.

Katie Matthews

Community Council Chair