Parents & Friends Club

Dear Essex Heights families,

Welcome to Term 4! We have a busy and exciting term ahead, with plenty of opportunities to get involved, connect with other families and support our wonderful school community.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Parents & Friends Club (PFC) events and fundraisers throughout the year. Every ticket purchased, donation made and volunteer hour contributed helps us raise funds for our school and create memorable experiences for our children.

Here’s what’s coming up this term ...

EHPS Trivia Night on Saturday

With ticket sales now closed, we're looking forward to a fantastic night of trivia, laughs and fundraising this Saturday, 17 October! Thank you to everyone who has booked a ticket. We're excited to bring our school community together for what promises to be a great evening.

A huge thank you to our Trivia Night sponsors!

We're incredibly grateful to the following businesses for their generous support, helping make the night a success and raising valuable funds for EHPS.

Rosh Partners | Major Sponsor:  A Melbourne-based mortgage broking business with over 20 years of finance experience, helping families with home loans, refinancing and investment lending. A special thank you for providing our Trivia Night trophy and medals!

• Sweat with Sammy:  Helping people achieve their fitness goals through personal training. Thank you for generously donating personal training sessions to our fundraising auction.
• Matthew Flinders Hotel:  A popular local family-friendly venue in Chadstone, offering bistro dining, entertainment and a fantastic kids' play area.
• Casella Family Brands: An Australian family-owned beverage company, best known for its iconic wines including Yellow Tail and Peter Lehmann
• MyoThrive:  Based in Mount Waverley, MyoThrive specialises in myotherapy treatments, helping people manage muscle pain, improve movement and feel their best.
• Better Beer:  An Australian beer brand founded by The Inspired Unemployed known for its refreshing zero-carb, zero-sugar beer.

Please support these wonderful businesses whenever you can. Their generosity makes a real difference to our school community!

A reminder for everyone attending:  Doors open at 6:30pm, with trivia kicking off at 7:00pm in the EHPS School Hall. Don't forget your "When I grow up..." costume, BYO food and drinks, and your competitive spirit!

We can't wait to see you there!

Secondhand Uniform

Our Secondhand Uniform Stall is back for Term 4! It’s a great opportunity to pass on outgrown uniforms, find pre-loved items for your children and support a more sustainable school community.

Donation day - Friday 6 November

3:15pm – 3:45pm at Stadium

Please bring your clean, good-quality uniform donations during this time.

Sale - Friday 13 November

3:00pm – 3:45pm at Stadium

Come along and see what’s available. Thank you to everyone who donates, shops and helps make our Secondhand Uniform Stall possible!

Payment via EFTPOS (Visa/MasterCard) only. All proceeds are fundraising for our school.

Ongoing Fundraising — Every Little Bit Helps!

There are lots of easy ways to support EHPS throughout the year, simply by doing things you already do.

🛍️  Ritchies Community Benefit Program

Do you shop at Ritchies IGA? You can help raise funds for EHPS every time you shop by nominating Essex Heights Primary School in the Ritchies Community Benefit Program.

It’s a simple way to turn your everyday grocery shopping into support for school initiatives and community programs.

It’s super easy to get started: Find out more or download the app today and start making a difference with your weekly shop!

https://ritchies.com.au/loyalty

EHPS received $28.52 in September 2026 from the RCBP, representing 0.5% of purchases made by customers who have selected EHPS as their organisation to support. 

🏷️  Cash’s Labels

Need labels for school uniforms, lunchboxes, drink bottles and other belongings? Order personalised labels through Cash’s and support EHPS at the same time.

Use code EHPS at checkout to receive a 5% discount.

📚  Entertainment Membership

Looking for savings on dining, takeaway, shopping, activities and family outings? An Entertainment Membership offers a range of discounts and special offers. 20% of every membership purchased goes to supporting our school! Entertainment Membership is packed with incredible savings of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers, so you can save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more!

CLICK HERE for a taste of the offers available with a membership (a copy of this booklet is available from Office reception).

👉 Join now to save money and support our school: 

Click here to download the easy-to-use Entertainment app and start saving today! 

Every purchase helps support our school while providing great savings for your family.

Thank You, EHPS Community!

As we head into the final term of the year, we want to thank every family, volunteer, local business and supporter who has contributed to the PFC.

Our fundraising and community events are only possible because of your generosity, enthusiasm and willingness to get involved. Every contribution, big or small, helps us make a difference for our children and school.

If you’d like to get involved, volunteer at an event or share an idea for a future fundraiser, we’d love to hear from you.

Next PFC Meeting:  Next Wednesday, 21 October, at 7pm in the Staff Room at school (enter via Office reception). All welcome.

Contact the PFC:  email pfc.ehps@gmail.com

Warm regards,

Elima & Daniela 

Joint Presidents

Parents & Friends Club