School Council News & PTA News
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Upwey South Primary School
PTA Easter Fundraiser- Let's get involved!
With the return to on-site schooling, our Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) are back up and running with enthusiasm.
Our first community event for 2022 is a "Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser", with deliveries to be made on Thursday 7th April... perfect timing for a fresh batch just in time for Easter celebrations!
Orders are now available via QKR! In previous years this fundraising initiative has been hugely supported by our community, and we look forward to your support again in 2022.
For more information refer to Compass.
We want you to be involved with our PTA! Information Session- Friday 18th March 2022
Our PTA is back in business, and we are now able to hold our first face-to-face meeting for 2022! We are looking for parents who would like to get involved in supporting our Parents and Teachers Association (PTA). Involvement in the PTA is flexible, meaning you can contribute as much or as little as you can manage.
All help/ideas/assistance is welcome.
If you would like to learn more about our PTA, and the opportunities to become involved, please refer to the attached flyer which advertises an in-person meeting to be held 9:00am Friday 18th March 2022.
2022 School Council Membership
Parent Members (year level of child/ren listed):
Newly appointed 2022-2024 Parent Membership
- Rachel Morrissey (Year Five, Year Three)
- Casey Davies (Year Four, Year Two)
- Lucy Demant (Year Six, Year Three)
Existing 2021-2023 Parent Membership
- Todd Pryse (Year Three)
- Dale Seymour (Year One)
- Rebekah Staikos (Year Four, Year Two)
- Peta Cartwright; DET parent/ employee position (Year Six, Year Four, Foundation)
Staff Members:
Newly appointed 2022-2024 Staff Membership
- Michelle Wright
- Stacey Bowles
Existing 2021-2023 Staff Membership
- Llewela Humphries
Executive Officer
- Damien Kitch
Do You Want to Get Involved with a Subcommittee?
For information about how to get involved with a School Council Subcommittee, please visit:
or email
Todd Pryse - School Council President todd.pryse@education.vic.gov.au
Parents and Teachers Association (PTA)
School Contributions
As you would be aware, a huge part of the success of our school is the ongoing commitment and support we receive from families.
We recently distributed the details of payment information for 2022 via Compass.
If you have not yet acted on this information, we encourage you to do so.
Please refer to the attachment below.
Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF) - Financial assistance for families.
Please find attached below information and an application form.
CSEF is available for families that hold a current Health Care Card.
Application forms are also available at the office. Please don't hesitate to call the office for further information.
Shade Sail Works and Outdoor Inclusive Learning Settings
School Council members have been hard at work campaigning for improved outdoor learning spaces for our school, an utilising PTA funds to provide additional recess options for our students to engage with.
Check out the finished product below:
As you may be aware, in mid-2021 our school was awarded an "Inclusive Schools Capital Works Grant" through the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA).
Plans have now been finalised, and works are due to commence at the end of May 2022. The capital works include an outdoor all-weather classroom, and a fully covered all-weather stage area.
Following the completion of the VSBA works, School Council have allocated funds to enhance this area with additional shade sailing over a large expanse of the area indicated. Please refer to the images below:
