Mt Somers Springburn Home and School Committee
What is the purpose of the Home & School Committee?
The Home & School Committee work with the school to maintain and build close links with the community. Our aim is to organise social events to bring the school community together, and plan and implement fundraising projects to support the school and its vision.
Who are we?
We’re an active volunteer group of parents and guardians who work in cooperation with the principal and teachers of the school. There is a shared interest within the committee to enhance the school environment and build close links with the community. We run a variety of events at school and key fundraisers in the community throughout the year.
Chairperson – Rachel Rooney
Secretary – Ally Greer
Treasurer – Clare Harden
School representative – Principal and/or one other staff member
Board of Trustees representative
How the committee works?
We meet once a term in the school staffroom between 7.30-9.30pm. Additional meetings may be arranged if necessary. Committee members may have tasks to help facilitate the organisation of an event. Minutes of the meetings are circulated to the Board of Trustees. Parents or guardians of children at the school are welcome to attend a meeting or help with projects.
How do we choose our projects?
Our involvement in community fundraising projects enable the Home & School Committee to carefully allocate any funds raised from such events. In 2016 these included the Mel Parson’s & Sons of b*tch tour at Mt Somers Station, the Mayfield Lions Dinner and the Stock drive. We also receive kind donations from families at the school. Money is allocated to projects that fit with the school vision and values which are of educational benefit or enhance the overall environment. Previous contributions made to the school from the Home & School Committee are:
What is planned for 2017?
With a name change to The Mt Somers Springburn Home & School Committee in 2016, our aim is to realign this group to reflect the school values and give consideration to the school charter. Along with the H&S committee link on the school website, a H&S Facebook page has been formed to provide transparency to the school community about what we are doing.
This year we are looking to make a financial contribution to the school for a project that is being trialled in 2017. The Duckpluckers ball in July will be a big event to organise, which is being run by the H&S committee this year. Other annual events include the Mayfield Lions dinner and the Stock drive.
How can you help?
As always, the support of the Mt Somers community is needed so if you have any idea’s / time / or are able to contribute in any way – please contact any of the current committee members or school staff. New members are welcome to join the group. It is a great way to get to know other families and find out what is happening at school. If you choose not to join, we’d still love your support with any project or event within the school year. We are grateful to have a group of friendly and talented parents who are willing to share their resources for the benefit of the children and school.
School website link
http://www.mtss.school.nz/home-and-school-committee.html
MTSS Home & School Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/MTSS-Home-School-1613656478948569/
CONSTITUTION OF THE MOUNT SOMERS HOME AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1. Name: The name of the association is Mount Somers Springburn Home and School Committee.
2. Objectives:To help in raising funds to provide opportunities and improved facilities for members within the school community.
To provide support to families/members within the school community when needed.
3. Automatic membership:Any parent or caregiver of a child/children enrolled at the Mount Somers Springburn School will automatically become a member of the Mount Somers Springburn School Home and School Committee. Teachers and other interested adults may also be involved.
4. Executive Committee:The Executive Committee shall consist of 5 members, or quorum representing not less than one quarter of the school parental roll, 3 of whom will be elected officers.
5. Officers:The officers of the committee shall be Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee and the officers shall be elected at each Annual General Meeting of the committee.
6. Annual General Meeting:The Annual General Meeting will be held in the month of February and the agenda shall include the following:
7. Meetings:These will consist of one meeting per term with the A.G.M. being the first meeting of the year.
8. Finance:The funds of the Committee shall consist of donations and any sums raised in the name of the Committee. All monies will be deposited in the bank of the Committee in the Ashburton branch of the Heartland Bank. The bank account shall be operated by the following; Chairperson, Treasury and Secretary.
The committee may at its discretion, expand its funds for the benefit of the school, or it may make donations of funds to the Board of Trustees with or without recommendation for its expenditure.
The accounts and all books of the association shall be audited annually by an Auditor whose report shall appear as part of the Annual Financial Statements. The financial year shall end on the last day of December in each calendar year.
9. Alterations to the Constitution:Alterations of the Constitution may be made at an Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting called for the purpose provided 14 days’ notice of intention to such a meeting is advertised within the school and copies of the proposed change/s are available for those interested.
10. Winding Up:The Committee may be wound up by resolution to this effect passed by 2/3 majority of the members present at the Special General Meeting called for this purpose.
Any surplus assets after all liabilities have been paid shall be paid to the school’s Board of Trustees. No surplus assets may be applied for or the personal benefit of any member.
11. The constitution shall be dated and shall be deemed to come into force on 16th June 2016, and shall be binding on all members until dissolved by two-thirds of the eligible members present at the meeting at which the constitutional changes are proposed.
We the undersigned agree to the formation of the Mount Somers Springburn School Home and School Committee and hereby adopt these rules this day 16th June 2016.
Signed
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The Home & School Committee work with the school to maintain and build close links with the community. Our aim is to organise social events to bring the school community together, and plan and implement fundraising projects to support the school and its vision.
Who are we?
We’re an active volunteer group of parents and guardians who work in cooperation with the principal and teachers of the school. There is a shared interest within the committee to enhance the school environment and build close links with the community. We run a variety of events at school and key fundraisers in the community throughout the year.
Chairperson – Rachel Rooney
Secretary – Ally Greer
Treasurer – Clare Harden
School representative – Principal and/or one other staff member
Board of Trustees representative
How the committee works?
We meet once a term in the school staffroom between 7.30-9.30pm. Additional meetings may be arranged if necessary. Committee members may have tasks to help facilitate the organisation of an event. Minutes of the meetings are circulated to the Board of Trustees. Parents or guardians of children at the school are welcome to attend a meeting or help with projects.
How do we choose our projects?
Our involvement in community fundraising projects enable the Home & School Committee to carefully allocate any funds raised from such events. In 2016 these included the Mel Parson’s & Sons of b*tch tour at Mt Somers Station, the Mayfield Lions Dinner and the Stock drive. We also receive kind donations from families at the school. Money is allocated to projects that fit with the school vision and values which are of educational benefit or enhance the overall environment. Previous contributions made to the school from the Home & School Committee are:
- $5,000.00 - hardcourt resurfacing
- $16,000.00 - kitchen fit out of the new multipurpose room
What is planned for 2017?
With a name change to The Mt Somers Springburn Home & School Committee in 2016, our aim is to realign this group to reflect the school values and give consideration to the school charter. Along with the H&S committee link on the school website, a H&S Facebook page has been formed to provide transparency to the school community about what we are doing.
This year we are looking to make a financial contribution to the school for a project that is being trialled in 2017. The Duckpluckers ball in July will be a big event to organise, which is being run by the H&S committee this year. Other annual events include the Mayfield Lions dinner and the Stock drive.
How can you help?
As always, the support of the Mt Somers community is needed so if you have any idea’s / time / or are able to contribute in any way – please contact any of the current committee members or school staff. New members are welcome to join the group. It is a great way to get to know other families and find out what is happening at school. If you choose not to join, we’d still love your support with any project or event within the school year. We are grateful to have a group of friendly and talented parents who are willing to share their resources for the benefit of the children and school.
School website link
http://www.mtss.school.nz/home-and-school-committee.html
MTSS Home & School Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/MTSS-Home-School-1613656478948569/
CONSTITUTION OF THE MOUNT SOMERS HOME AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1. Name: The name of the association is Mount Somers Springburn Home and School Committee.
2. Objectives:To help in raising funds to provide opportunities and improved facilities for members within the school community.
To provide support to families/members within the school community when needed.
3. Automatic membership:Any parent or caregiver of a child/children enrolled at the Mount Somers Springburn School will automatically become a member of the Mount Somers Springburn School Home and School Committee. Teachers and other interested adults may also be involved.
4. Executive Committee:The Executive Committee shall consist of 5 members, or quorum representing not less than one quarter of the school parental roll, 3 of whom will be elected officers.
5. Officers:The officers of the committee shall be Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee and the officers shall be elected at each Annual General Meeting of the committee.
6. Annual General Meeting:The Annual General Meeting will be held in the month of February and the agenda shall include the following:
- Minutes of the previous A.G.M.
- Annual report of Chairperson.
- Annual Financial Statements of the year
- Election of Officers and Executive Committee.
- Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year.
- General business.
7. Meetings:These will consist of one meeting per term with the A.G.M. being the first meeting of the year.
8. Finance:The funds of the Committee shall consist of donations and any sums raised in the name of the Committee. All monies will be deposited in the bank of the Committee in the Ashburton branch of the Heartland Bank. The bank account shall be operated by the following; Chairperson, Treasury and Secretary.
The committee may at its discretion, expand its funds for the benefit of the school, or it may make donations of funds to the Board of Trustees with or without recommendation for its expenditure.
The accounts and all books of the association shall be audited annually by an Auditor whose report shall appear as part of the Annual Financial Statements. The financial year shall end on the last day of December in each calendar year.
9. Alterations to the Constitution:Alterations of the Constitution may be made at an Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting called for the purpose provided 14 days’ notice of intention to such a meeting is advertised within the school and copies of the proposed change/s are available for those interested.
10. Winding Up:The Committee may be wound up by resolution to this effect passed by 2/3 majority of the members present at the Special General Meeting called for this purpose.
Any surplus assets after all liabilities have been paid shall be paid to the school’s Board of Trustees. No surplus assets may be applied for or the personal benefit of any member.
11. The constitution shall be dated and shall be deemed to come into force on 16th June 2016, and shall be binding on all members until dissolved by two-thirds of the eligible members present at the meeting at which the constitutional changes are proposed.
We the undersigned agree to the formation of the Mount Somers Springburn School Home and School Committee and hereby adopt these rules this day 16th June 2016.
Signed
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