SVAPA (Special Visual And Performing Arts) SUPPORT COMMITTEE

What We Do

The MLSHS SVAPA Support Committee is made up of parents who actively support the SVAPA students and staff at MLSHS.

Click here for the Terms of Reference of this Support Committee (PDF format)

We meet and discuss what is happening in SVAPA
Participate in making decisions for future learning experiences
Support the staff
Maximise and use parental expertise
Encourage social contact between parents
Provide suppers for performance nights
Prepare food for students and staff at workshops
Raise funds for to support the programme, tours, camps, artist visits, workshops, theatre trips, purchase new equipment.

What are the Benefits?

You can actively participate in your child's education
Arts students benefit directly from all fundraising events
Help to purchase new equipment and pay for enriching arts experiences for the SVAPA students across all 4 Arts areas.
Meet other parents
Get to know and speak to staff

Fund Raising

We have two major fund raisers a year.

March: A Quiz Night or Wine Tasting Evening. This is a fantastic social evening and a chance to meet staff and other parents. We approach local businesses for donations of prizes. Raffles and a huge Silent Auction are an integral part of this night. A special committee directs this.
June: A Community Art Auction held in conjunction with the Music Support Committee.
Click Here to Visit the Community Art Auction web site

Meetings - To Inform, Seek Input, Give Approvals

This committee meets(typically):

at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays; in the 3rd and 7th week of each term. That is, 8 times a year.
in the Green Room of the Tricycle Theatre at the school
Use the rear entrance (off Learoyd St). The Woodsome Street gates will be locked.
Refer to the Key Dates on the Home Page for actual meeting dates.

Extra meetings may be called when required.

Meetings are friendly and short!

Subscribe to the General P&C Mailing List to be kept informed of actual meeting dates, times and locations (and lots of other information).

To subscribe, click here to send an email to mail-subscribe@mlshspc.org.au

Click here to learn about the mailing list and how to subscribe

2011 Committee Members

Convenor	Melanie Wood
Shadow Convenor	Julie Parker
Secretary	Michelle Wray
Treasurer	David Rose

Committee Roles...

Convenor
The Convenor runs the meetings and sets the agenda. Sends out updates and reminders. Acts as a moderator for the mailing list. Liaises with the head of department regarding any school matters. Presents reports to P&C general meetings.
Click here to email the Convenor...

Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for the attendance list, taking minutes and publishing them. Minutes are sent to the Convenor for vetting and emailing. Acts as a moderator for the mailing list. Writes any necessary letters.

Treasurer
Best to like numbers! The Treasurer prepares report for meetings and P&C general meetings. Writes cheques for payments and reimbursements. Basically keeps the committee accountable for all financial dealings.

Committee Members
Help out when needed. Attend meetings to be kept informed and contribute ideas.

MINUTES OF MEETINGS (PDF Format)

A note on the minutes...

The following minutes are in pdf format. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader can be obtained from www.adobe.com.

MINUTES - 2011 - PDF Format

MINUTES - 2010 - PDF Format