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This meeting at a glance: James Ruse Conference, After-School Library and Canteen Issues

SRC Conference

The James Ruse SRC Conference was held last Friday and we received insight on how the SRCs from other schools in Sydney are run. 

After-School Library 

The preliminary results for estimated usage of the after-school library are up. However with just over 100 poll responses we ask that more people participate so that we can better justify opening the library after school. Dr Jaggar has given the SRC enough funding for opening the library after school, if there is demand. At the moment the most likely day(s) would be Monday and/or Tuesday from 3:15 to 5:00pm.

Canteen Issues

It has been raised by several SRC members that too much our school canteen’s food is being bought by people who do not attend Sydney Boys. A variety of possible solutions to this problem are currently being considered.

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This meeting at a glance: New water filter, Talent quest auditions, Windbreakers, James Ruse Conference and Other business

New Water Filter

The new water filter is finally here and is situated next to 303. We are aiming to have a third water filter installed somewhere else around the school later this year.

Talent Quest Auditions

Talent quest auditions will be held in week 5 and 6 to prepare for the actual event on the last day of term. There is a time limit of 5 minutes per audition.

The current lunchtime audition timeslots are:

• Thursday week 5
• Tuesday week 6
• Friday week 6

If you would like to organise an audition outside of these times, speak to any SRC member!

Windbreakers

There has been some miscommunication with the windbreakers and they are reportedly only being sold to cross-country and rugby players.  Our original intention had been to have them available for all students and we are currently to pushing for them to be for everyone.

James Ruse Conference

Five SRC members will be attending the James Ruse SRC conference on Friday week 5.  This will allow us to gather new and fresh ideas to make the school better.

Other issues

• The repainting of Basketball courts was brought up, but deemed unnecessary.
• We are speaking to Jim to make sure there is a constant supply of soap in the toilets .
• If students have any suggestions or complaints, please let any SRC know or come to a meeting!

This meeting at a glance: Talent Quest, Windbreakers, Swimming Carnival, After-School Library, SRC Conference, Ramen Day and Other Issues.

Talent Quest

Talent Quest auditions are coming up and are going to be during the middle to Term 2 (after half yearlies) so anyone interested to audition will be able to prepare an act during the school holidays.

The Talent Quest is planned to be held on the last day of Term 2 as this is the only convenient time.

Windbreakers

A lot of students have been asking the SRC for information about the new windbreaker that will be introduced to the high store. This is a short update: – The windbreaker will be available for purchase in the high store within the next few weeks of school. – The windbreaker is not so much of a windbreaker but can be classified as raincoat. This item will be allowed to be worn to school during wet and rainy days with school uniform. – The cost of the raincoat will be approximately $55. – The idea of having a second ‘windbreaker’ was initially intended for 1st and 2nd grade players however, due to the relatively small demand of stock, it would cost too much to have this windbreaker available, so the idea may not go through. However, this is subject to change. – More detailed information about the introduction of this item to the High Store will be in this week’s High Notes.

Swimming Carnival

A total of 180 students attended the AAGPS swimming carnival and the SRC will be working towards increasing numbers next year.

After-school Library

There is currently a poll on the student portal for after-school library for the seniors

SRC Conference

It looks like nobody will be attending the conference at Willoughby Girl’s High School because it is in the middle of the year 10/11 exam period so enough interest wasn’t generated.

Raman Day

The SRC are planning to have Ramen day on Week 2 of Term 3. This is a day where students can purchase Raman from the Canteen and profits will go towards making the School a better place.

Other issues around the School

• The plant pots near the hall are falling apart
• The paint near the High store is peeling off
• If students have any suggestions or complaints, please let any SRC know or come to a meeting!

Head of the River

This year a total of 260 students attended Head of the River with 180 students taking the school bus and the remaining 80 students taking public. Next year, we are aiming to obtain more school buses and our goal is to get more than 300 people attending Head of the River.

 

Junior Dance

Junior Dance is TODAY (Tuesday 22 March) from 6pm to 9pm at the SGHS hall. The tickets are $10 each. This year’s theme is blast to the past so get dressed up and be excited.

Handball Courts

Due to issues with the current suggested location of the new handball courts, we will have to find a new location for them

List compilation

The SRC will begin compiling a list of anything that needs fixing or replacing around the school with suggestions from students. If you have any suggestions or complains, please talk to an SRC or anonymously message us.

Head of the River

Head of the river was a huge success for the rowers, however the spectator turnout was slightly disappointing as there were still spare seats on the buses. A higher turnout would have been good and hopefully that will be achieved next year.

GPS Swimming

Everyone is encouraged to go to GPS Swimming TOMORROW 18/3/16 at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Award Scheme Points apply.

After School Library

We have spoken to Dr Jaggar and he said that he needs a lot of support from the student body so there will be a poll circulating around soon about after school library. We would be able to run trial afternoons before we can implement a proper program.

Water Filter

Some students are illegitimately wasting time out of class and to compensate for this, another water filter is going to be implemented in the 300s building and possibly another water filter somewhere else in the school.

SRC Conference

We are considering having an SRC conference next term, where we invite SRC’s from other schools to generate ideas on how to improve the school. It is also possible that another school may host the event this year.

Possible places for the water filter

Recently the SRC has received positive feedback for another water filter which we thought could situate in the 300’s building, replacing the sink in the corridor. Another possible location was the stairwell leading up to the Art rooms 

Head of the River

Head of the River posters are up and everyone is advised to hand back the permission slips as soon as possible as bus seats are limited.
The SRC is going to make an information sheet explaining on how to get to Head of the River (SIRC) through public transport. A reminder that full school uniform are to be worn on that day.

GPS Swimming Carnival

The GPS swimming carnival is going to be held on the 18th March at Sydney Aquatic Centre and everyone should attend to support the High swimmers. Award scheme points apply. 

Junior Dance

This year the Junior dance will be held on Tuesday 22nd March at the SGHS hall. SRC members will be selling tickets once they become available. This year’s theme will be Blast from the past, B.C.

Handball Courts

The SRC are going to extend the two handball courts on the flats outside the high store allowing more seniors to play handball during breaks.

Bee and Wasps

• The beehive at the basketball courts is now gone.
• The beehive on Anzac Parade will be not be a problem for much longer as in a few weeks as Centennial Parklands are going to be having construction in that area. 

Mosquitoes in the in the handball courts

There are concerns about mosquitoes in the handball courts but they should be gone after the summer season

Poll On School Uniform

There is a poll around on whether students should be allowed to wear sport uniform to get on the school buses. If lots of interest is shown, students could be allowed to wear their PE polo shirts on buses after Wednesday sport

Library Open After School

There have been interest in having the School Library or rooms free after school for study and the SRC are going to talk with the librarians to see if we can have the library still open after school.

Trivia

The last time the 29th of February landed on a Monday was in 1988!