Willy Parents & Friends

🌟🐰 EASTER RAFFLE! 🐰🌟

There is only one week to go to our annual Easter Hamper Raffle! 

The Easter Hamper Raffle is one of the school’s major fundraising events.​

Thank you to the families who have sent along items to be included in our Easter baskets.

But it is not too late ! – please send along any donations by Tuesday 26th March.

Examples of items to include are: Easter Eggs (of course!), biscuits, chocolates, jams, candles, soft toys, crackers, lollies etc. (No alchohol please) There are collection boxes in each classroom .

Extra books are available at the office, if you would like to sell more.  Tickets are $1 each. Please write a name andphone number on each ticket stub (you can use the back too). Please return the tickets and money to the school via your classroom teacher or the office by Wednesday 27th March.

Raffle winners are drawn at the Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 28th March

 On Wednesday 27th March we will be packaging the baskets for our lucky raffle winners!

This year, we're making the process even more delightful, thanks to the incredible creativity of two of our very own, Amber Partington and Sabina Staedler. Their ingenuity has brought forth Easter hampers that are not only stunning, but also completely plastic-free! What a fantastic way to continue our school's journey towards sustainability!

No special skills are needed, and fear not, because all the materials will be readily provided. 🎨✂️🎁

So, hop on over and join us as we spread joy and support our school. We can't wait to see you there!

📅 When: 9am, Wednesday 27th of March

📍 Where: School Office

⏰ Duration: Under an hour

WPS Parents Association - Fundraising Brainstorming Session

Wed 27th March, The Stags Head, 6pm Eating, 7pm Meeting  

✓ Eat and/or drink. 

✓ Meet new people. 

✓ Brainstorm ideas. 

✓ Put events calendar together. 

✓ Find an ‘owner’ for each event. 

✓ All ideas welcome. 

✓ No experience required! 

If you can’t make it, please forward ideas and suggestions beforehand (along with some structure on how to make it work) to Sam Hunneyball on 0458 555 617.  

Events need to be as accessible and inclusive as possible - and as efficient and as easy to run as possible. 

In the past there has been ‘big’ years (Fair) and ‘smaller’ years (no Fair, but includes events like a trivia night and/or colour run). 

This year is a ‘smaller’ year, but already a date has been booked for the 2025 Fair, and it does take about 18 months to organise so we do actually need to look at that sooner rather than later! 

Previously we have raised $50k-100k/year depending on big/small years.That’s additional library books, maths equipment, the science rooms, shade sails, pretty much all the outdoor space and new carpets that haven’t been paid for by the government. 

Fundraising is phenomenally important to our wonderful school and really needs the support of Willy Primary families to be successful, helping to build a stronger community and create lasting memories for our Willy Kids.

We look forward to seeing you!

Williamstown Primary Parents Association AGM will be held early next term - stay tuned for more details.