Parents Association
Parents Association Update
What a great time every-one had at the welcome disco. It’s wonderful to see all the hand made decorations around the school adding to the jungle feel, plus some pretty creative kids costumes. The addition of the ninja course and the inflatable orb really took things to the next level. The funky disco and the Grade 6 stall capped off the fun. The summer evening provided a great opportunity for parents to catch up and for some getting to know new people. A huge thanks to Denise Wong and all her hard work, the crew of parents volunteers, Grade 6 students and helpers. We really appreciate all your help in welcoming everyone back to the new school year.
EASTER RAFFLE & BONNET PARADE
The time has come for us to start the collection process for the Easter Raffle! Tubs have been placed in all classrooms for you to fill with your kind chocolate Easter egg donations. The chocolate collected will be used to create Easter Baskets which are then raffled off. The money raised from the sale of the raffle tickets will be used to fund different school projects throughout the year.
The raffle will be held on the final day of Term 1, Thursday 6th April at approximately 12.45pm - time TBC closer to the date. Attached is the link to purchase raffle tickets for your children. https://www.trybooking.com/CGPUC
If you could please have your donations in by Tues 28th March to allow for sorting and wrapping that would be amazing!
Please note there will also be an Easter Bonnet Parade that day with details to follow .
HOT CROSS BUN ORDERS
Who doesn’t love a hot cross bun with melted butter!
Information regarding the Hot Cross Bun Drive will soon be shared as well!
ST JAMES KIDS ADVENTURE CAMP
A reminder that the St James Kids Adventure Camp (Run by the Dads) will be 17-19th March 2023. The St James Kids’ Adventure Camp is for students and their dads or a special male relative/friend, to spend a weekend together in Anglesea.
The camp is unfortunately booked out, however if you would like to go on the waitlist, please contact Dave Thomas on 0409 005 759.
SAVE THE DATE: PARENT NIGHT OUT - AUGUST 5, BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB
We are currently planning the Parents night out so watch this space for all the updateS and the fun details as they are revealed!!!!
We are going to start fundraising and donation requests early, so if you have anything for the silent auction, please let Virginia or Connie know. Holiday houses, wine, chocolates, books, children’s items, cosmetics or skin care (anything any-one would like to buy). If you are a regular at a business and you can ask them for a donation, please let us know?
LUNCH ORDERS ONLINE FROM 2023
Canteen Closures Dates and no orders: Wednesday March 22nd.
THANKS FROM THE PA
We are very grateful for the continued support of all our parents, the school and local community. All our PA members are volunteers who generously give up their own time to organise our school events.
Contributions from our fundraising efforts will be put towards many areas across the school. Some initial ideas that have strong support from the PA group and school community are 1) Improving school security 2) Retractable cafe style blinds for the exterior of the undercover area so it can be used during hot or wet days.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly:
FUTURE CALENDAR DATES
- Dad’s Catch Up - every 3rd Thursday of the month. Venue details TBC.
- Dads/Special friends and kids - YMCA Camp Anglesea - Friday to Sunday, 17-19 March 2023 (currently booked out)
- Easter Raffle Drawn Thursday 6th April (last day of term)
- Hot Cross Bun Drive - available for collection last week of term
- Mothers Day St James Ladies lunch - Saturday 20 May 2023 at Elwood Bathers
- Parents night out - Saturday 5 August 2023 at Brighton Yacht Club
- Colour run - Friday 10 November 2023 at Elsternwick Park
PARENTS ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER CALENDAR 2023
A reminder of the fundraisers that have been allocated to year levels. It is hoped this system will help to share the load, create new friendships and enrich everyone's school experience.
It is not expected that the class representatives will organise the events scheduled below. They may help coordinate volunteers but we also need other volunteers from the year level.
Orders for Scholastic Book Club should be made directly by parents.
Visit Scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download the LOOP app.
Orders for Edition 2 are due by 24th March 2023
Second Hand School Uniforms
