Parents & Friends

The Violet Street Parents and Friends Group is now officially up and running after having our AGM last term! We are pleased to have a group of 10 parents on committee (and growing!) and thankful to have volunteers put up their hands for the key roles. Jo Fifer (mum of Albert in F/1T) has taken on the role of President for the next year, Lisa Broadbear (mum of Raff in MB2/3) will be our Treasurer and Sal Taberner (mum of Ada in F/1L) will be our Secretary. We're looking forward to helping our school by fundraising, getting people involved with activities, running more social events, and supporting students with their ideas. Anyone is welcome to join the committee at any time so please reach out to Lou if you are interested.

Our pie drive was a HUGE success - $830 was raised! Now we will work with the school as to how these funds can be spent to benefit the students - we'll let you know when a decision is made... if you have ideas, this will be something we discuss at our next meeting on Monday July 31st at 3:20pm in the library. Pop in and say hi - the more the merrier! We'll also get started with planning our next fundraiser.

VS P&F RECCOS

Get into nature in our local community on National Tree Day!

Ironbark Gully Friends have are calling out for volunteers to help them plant 2500 new trees on National Tree Day. It is a family friendly event, young children can join in with you and get a lot out of it! It's a free community event, including BBQ. All are welcome!

https://m.facebook.com/events/6560138664047473?mibextid=Z0UBBX

Where: Garden Gully Reserve, 38 Victoria Street, Ironbark.

Date and Time: Sunday 30th July 2023 Starting 10:00am – 2:00pm

Please register at: https://treeday.planetark.org/site/10028606

Bring your own - Gloves, Trowel, Drink Bottle, Suitable clothing, and footwear.

Parking: Victoria St and Wattle St, Ironbark.

Support your local community and environment! Consider walking or cycling to the site. Enjoy the atmosphere in this important urban community space; check out the progress over the past 8 years. Learn what’s happening in the near future.

Facilitated by Ironbark Gully Friends Landcare Group and supported by the City of Greater Bendigo and Planet Ark Environmental Foundation

AMAZING ONE POT LASAGNA - Sarah Pound (aka Wholesome by Sarah) is a Victorian mum with amazing, easy family friendly recipes. This is one of our members favourite recipes; https://www.wholesomebysarah.com.au/blog/amazing-one-pot-lasagna

Did You Know?

There is a second hand uniform shop! It's next to the office. Contact Louise or Lou at the office to ask if they have what you are after. You can also donate used uniforms.
The lost property is located in the office and is always full! If your little person has lost something, it could be there!
Grown up gardening group is every Tuesday at 8:45am. See Sara or Lou for more info.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45-9am volunteers are needed for the Breaky Club Clean Up in the multi purpose room.
Playgroup for children under 5yo is on at 9am every Friday in the multipurpose room, see the Community Page in this newsletter for more info.