PFA News
Nadine Power, PFA President
ELC and Junior School Picnic - 4 March
A reminder that the ELC and Junior School Picnic for all families will be held on the PVC Lawn, Senior School on Friday 4 March from 5.00 - 7pm. BYO drinks, picnic, rug and/or chairs and hats. Please RSVP for the picnic here.
And if you can spare some time to help out for a short time on the day, please let us know via the sign-up link here.
Senior School Welcome Drinks - 23 March
We look forward to welcoming all Senior School parents to the PVC Lawn, Senior School on Wednesday 23 March for an evening of fun and connection. Come and meet other parents from your year level and across the School and enjoy the complimentary sausage sizzle. BYO drinks, snacks, rug and/or chair. Please RSVP to the event here.
2022 PFA executive roles available
The positions for Junior School Vice-President and Senior School Vice-President are currently vacant. These are enjoyable and rewarding roles that support the PFA President and provide the opportunity to meet other parents and be involved in the Kilvington community.
No experience is required, and the PFA will be there to guide you with support from the Community Relations Officer. Perhaps consider sharing this role with another parent?
Please contact Nadine Power via npower1616@gmail.comor Bianca Lapins via lapinsb@kilvington.vic.edu.au to find out more.
CSR welcome
It was wonderful to gather all our CSRs together for our first meeting of the year this week. These volunteers play an important role in welcoming and connecting people and do so much to strengthening our community. We are very grateful for their time and energy and look forward to many entertaining CSR activities throughout the year.
SHUS
The next opening of the SHUS will be on Saturday 5 March from 9.00 – 11.00am in Dalton Hall. To make a sales booking, please click here. To make a consignment booking, please click here.
Staff Thank You Morning Tea
The Staff Thank You Morning Tea for our amazing staff has been put on hold while we wait for updated COVID-19 guidelines. More details on this wonderful appreciation event to come – watch this space!
Crafting group get-together - 20 March
The Kilvington Crafting Group is hosting a social get together to brainstorm ideas and plan activities for the coming year. Please join us for drinks and delicious nibbles at our welcome back social event. All creative minds welcome - from ideas people to total beginners to old hats.
Date: Sunday 20 March
Time: 3.00 - 5.00pm
Venue: Local café/bar TBC
Please sign up here so we can make a reservation, and we'll be in touch with details closer to the day. Thank you.
Parent Calendar
TERM 1
- Staff Thank You Morning Tea – TBC
- ELC and Junior School Picnic – Fri 4 March
- SHUS – Sat 5 March
- PFA Meeting – Wed 9 March
- Senior School Welcome Drinks – Wed 23 March
- SHUS – Sat 2 April
- SHUS – Sat 30 April
SAVE THE DATE – PLANNING AHEAD
- Mother’s Day Stall – Tues 3 May, 9.00am-12.00pm
- Mother’s Day Breakfast – Fri 6 May, 7.30 - 8.30am
- Senior School Production – Thurs 19, Fri 20 and Sat 21 May
All sign-ups can be found here.
Entertainment Book purchase
The PFA is selling the Entertainment Book again this year, full of discounts for popular activities, dining and shopping.
Click here to purchase your copy!
Getting to know new PFA President, Nadine Power
Bianca Lapins, Community Relations Officer
Nadine is the new PFA President. We asked her to tell us a little more about herself.
Q: Hi Nadine, what brings you to Kilvington?
A: I’m a busy local mum, working as a Director in a tech startup with two children at Kilvington; Macie in Year 6 and Tate in Year 2.
Both my kids attended ELC at Kilvington then moved onto other schools to start their primary education. However, we happily returned back to Kilvington last year with Macie, and this year with Tate. So while my journey with the School started a while ago, I’m kind of fresh back at Kilvington.
Q: Kilvington’s key character trait for Semester 1 is 'passion'. What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about so many things.
Family and friends - I adore spending time with my family and impromptu catch ups with friends are wonderful.
Keeping well - I like to take care of myself, to eat well, and I love running. It allows me to clear my mind and rejuvenates me.
Baking – I love to bake! It is my happy place where I zone out. Whenever I’ve had a tough day, or just want to relax, you will find me close to the KitchenAid.
Crafting – I love being creative, with anything and everything. I could craft all day!
Helping others – I simply enjoy helping others and get much more satisfaction from giving and contributing than I do from being on the receiving end.
Q: For the uninitiated, what is the Kilvington Parent’s and Friend’s Association (PFA)?
A: The PFA is all about helping to develop strong relationships among parents and with the School so we feel connected to each other.
There are so many opportunities for people to get involved including Class Social Representatives (CSRs), volunteering at the secondhand uniform shop (SHUS), cooking a meal for a family in need, helping with Mother’s and Father’s Day breakfasts and gift stalls, and assisting with sausage sizzles and community events, just to name a few.
And guess what? If you are a parent or guardian of a Kilvington student, you are a member of the PFA. There is a small, elected Executive Committee and some program coordinators, however, all parents are encouraged to participate in the wide range of events and activities available to suit their interests, skill set and availability. Each contribution is recognised and very much appreciated.
Q: Why did you decide to become involved with the PFA?
A: I became involved with the PFA as a CSR in my first year at Kilvington. I wanted to make connections with other parents and to help other parents make connections with each other.
As a CSR, I then attended my first PFA meeting where I was welcomed with open arms. It didn’t matter that I was an ELC parent and that I had only been at the School for 5minutes, I
was treated like everyone else from the very beginning. It was a wonderful feeling of inclusiveness, a feeling which I have never forgotten.
So, here I am now as the PFA President. Why? Because I want to play a role in helping others to find their groove, to build relationships and to feel a part of our wonderful community. The past few years have provided challenges in this regard, but thankfully we can now come together, build relationships, and cultivate that all-important sense of belonging.
Q: What is the biggest gift or strength you have received from being involved with the PFA?
A: The feeling of inclusiveness and sense of belonging is the biggest gift of being involved with the PFA. Helping to build an inclusive and warm community where parents, children and staff are welcomed and where relations grow feels wonderful.
I have met so many other parents and staff outside of my cohort and have formed many special relationships since being involved with the PFA. These relationships and experiences have enhanced my experience in so many ways, for me personally and for my family.
Q: What would you say to others who are considering taking up PFA roles or joining activities?
A: We would love to hear from you, or simply see you at a PFA meeting so you can see what it’s all about. Our goal is to build a beautiful, connected community through broadening our relationships, and the PFA is merely a vessel to help you to get to know others.
So jump in to say hi, we would love to see you!
Q: How can others get involved with the PFA?
A: It’s easy! You can sign up for all PFA activities here. If you have any questions please contact Community Relations Officer, Bianca Lapins via lapinsb@kilvington.vic.edu.au.
Q: Finally, can you reveal two truths and a lie about yourself?
A:
I am allergic to cats
I’m currently studying for my MBA
I got mistaken for Shakira when I travelled to Egypt
Tune into the next edition of In The Know to find out if you guessed the correct answers about Nadine!