PnC News

A huge thank you to our incredible school community for helping launch Term 2 with a bang! Your energy and generosity have made our fundraising efforts an outstanding success so far.

Federal Election Day Fundraiser

As mentioned in the last newsletter, our Election Day BBQ was a sizzling success. We’ll definitely be upping our snag order next time—thanks to all who came hungry and supported the day!

Mother’s Day / Special Person’s Day

We hope there were lots of happy faces and special surprises on Mother’s Day morning.A massive shout-out to our unstoppable P&C President, Nell Woods, who led the charge for this year's festivities.

Thanks to the Donut Breakfast, stall, and raffle, we raised an amazing $3,700 for the school!

We’re so grateful to the volunteers who made it all happen:

Amy Ripper, Ange Perkin, Carla Cummins, Carly Forester, Cody Moore, Claire Hooper, Clare Oates, Elizabeth Deterding, Emma Wright, Jacquie Crawford, Janet Longley, Jason Northam, Kate Longley, Katie Blayney, Laura Vines, Lee Cath, Meg Storer, Sal McCleay, Sam Barratt, Sarah Macleod, Shasha Zhang, Tony Sidebottom

And of course, thank you to our generous local business supporters:

Anthony Cianflone, Bunnings Coburg, Chemist Warehouse Coburg, Dan Murphy’s Coburg, Kmart Barkly Square, No Grainer Australia, Woolworths Barkly Square, Woolworths Coburg, Woolworths Metro Brunswick

👏 Big applause to everyone involved!

Open Streets Coffee Morning

Our recent coffee morning during Open Streets was a great way to connect. Thanks to Laura Vines, George Kotridis, Nell Woods, Sky Davies, and Ange Perkin for fueling us with caffeine and good vibes!

🔥 Winter Warmers

Winter has arrived, and there's no better way to stay cosy than with a Merri-bek Primary School beanie! They’re warm, comfy, and fit both kids and adults. Available from the office for just $20 (cash or card).

What’s Coming Up in Term 2

📅 P&C Meeting – Tuesday 25 June, 6pm – All welcome!☕ End of Term Breakfast – Thursday 4 July from 8:30amWe’d love some volunteers - No experience necessary. Sign up here: volunteersignup.org/PWDJK

Save the Date!

💙 Father’s Day / Special Person’s Day Breakfast, Stall & Raffle – Friday 5 September🎭 Merri-bek’s Famous Comedy Night – Saturday 25 October🎟 School Performance - Fundraising Activities – details coming soon – Thursday 18 September