North Brighton Kindergarten is run by a Committee of Management made up of volunteers from our families
Members are voted in by our parents at the Annual General Meeting and we encourage anyone keen to contribute to get involved.
Your input to our committee means we can keep the cost of running the kinder low, maintain the wonderful sense of community we have at NBK, and ensure the kinder meets the needs of our families now and into the future.
Annual general meeting and parent Information evening
We hold an AGM and Parent Information evening in November each year. This is an important evening in our calendar. It is an opportunity to hear about the success of the year, learn more about the financial side of a community-run kindergarten, mingle with current and new families and our amazing teaching staff, and stand for election to become a member of the committee.
Reports Presented at the 2023 AGM
Audited Financial Report Teacher’s Presentation President’s Report Treasurer’s Report
Frequently Asked Questions about the Committee
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We hold 10 committee meetings each year.
This year hybrid meetings are held once a month on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm for 1-1.5hrs.
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There are four roles available on our executive committee including President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary. Other general roles include Enrolments Officer, Grants Officer and Class Representatives.
Our Maintenance Officer role is more hands-on and suits people with practical or “handy” skills or contacts with tradies.
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No skills or experience is needed. There is a comprehensive handbook with detailed instructions for each role and we give you as much support as you need. As long as you have a little bit of time you are willing to give, you can make a huge difference to our kinder.
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Our social and fundraising roles are good fun and vital to help our kinder remain financially viable and they always need a helping hand!
Our Class Representatives organise social activities for their class.
Our fundraising and social roles work together to arrange fun events, the Bunnings BBQ, product drives and mementos of the kinder year to raise funds for our kinder.
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Glad you asked! Here are some of the benefits of joining the Committee:
Have your say in the operation of the kinder
Develop or maintain your skills (perhaps whilst on leave from paid employment) in areas such as meetings, marketing, financial management, or IT assistance
Gain a sense of 'belonging' to the kinder
Make new friends - get to know other parents and your child’s educators
Help to keep our wonderful kinder going for this and future generations!
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We are a small community based kinder and need at least one third of our families to join our committee and help out throughout the year.
If you would prefer a more socially focused experience, volunteer as a Class Representative, but if you want to get to know the staff and contribute to keeping our kinder in operation, our executive committee is for you!
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The nomination forms are sent to families following enrolments and are also available in the kinder foyer, along with the signup list in October. All positions are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Get in touch
We welcome any suggestions or comments regarding NBK’s management. Have a chat with our friendly staff any time for more information or contact the (friendly!) President for a chat or email: nbkpresident@gmail.com