GAT (Gifted and Talented) SUPPORT COMMITTEE
What We Do
The MLSHS GAT Support Committee is made up of parents who support the MLSHS Gifted and Talented students and staff across all academic pursuits.
Click here for the Terms of Reference of this Support Committee (PDF format)
We are a friendly, committed group of parents who want to support students to explore their potential and maximise their opportunities whilst in the Gifted and Talented Program. Our purpose is to identity opportunities, establish community links and provide advice, support and funding for academic pursuits for students and teachers.
Our aim is to have short, friendly meetings where we:
- Meet and discuss what is happening in the GAT Program
- Participate in making decisions for future learning experiences
- Support the staff
- Maximise and use parental expertise
- Encourage social contact between students and parents
- Raise funds to support the students
- Contribute as little or as much as we wish
- Complement the Languages Support Committee - See Languages Support Committee
What are the Benefits?
- You can actively participate in your child's education
- GAT students are the beneficiaries of all fundraising events
- Help pay for enriching learning experiences and purchase new resources for GAT students across all academic pursuits
- Meet other parents
- Get to know and speak to staff
For more information, please contact gat@mlshspc.org.au
Meetings - To Inform, Seek Input, Give Approvals
Refer to the Meeting Dates on the Home Page
2024 Committee Members
| Convenor | Martina Bordoni & Sangeetha Durgam |
| Secretary | Purdey van der Reis-Geurts |
| Treasurer | Teri Lee Mau |
| P&C President | An Ex-Officio Member of all P&C Sub-Committees. Include in all committee communications |
| Teacher's Representative | Louise Chapman |
| Members | Sangeetha Durgam, Sunny Shiudasani, Susanna Idiano, Martina Bordoni, Jaic Antony, Justine McKnight, Diem Huang, Pavithra Weerasiangha. |
Committee Roles...
Convenor
The Convenor runs the meetings and sets the agenda. Sends out updates and reminders. Liaises with the head of department regarding any school matters. Presents reports to P&C general meetings.
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Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for the attendance list, taking minutes and publishing them. Minutes are sent to the Convenor for vetting and emailing. 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.