PFA News
Mango Fundraiser - orders now open in Qkr!
It's that time of year ... the annual Mango Fundraiser is back!
You can pick up a tray or two of world-renowned Bowen (Kensington Pride) mangoes direct from the farm, at a great price, while supporting our school.
$28 per tray (approx 7kg; 12 - 23 mangoes per tray)
Mangoes will be ready for collection from school late Nov - early Dec; date to be confirmed.
Orders now open in Qkr, until Sun 23rd October.
CPS swimming caps
Thank you to those families who ordered CPS swimming caps over recent weeks. Those ordered before last Thursday (6th October) were sent home with children last Friday, and it’s been great to see lots of colourful bobbing heads at the grade 3 - 6 swimming program at GESAC over the last 2 days!
If students in Grades Prep - 2 would like to order a cap ready for their program in a few weeks time, orders are open now in Qkr, and if placed by Weds 26th October, will be delivered on Fri 28th October.
Caps are available (while stocks remain) in each of the 4 house colours, and in 2 sizes:
- JUNIOR - Standard kids sizing; approx 19cm x 19cm when lying flat
- ADULT - Approx 19 x 23 cm when lying flat. Likely suitable for students in the upper grades and/or who have lots of hair!
Trivia Night - limited tickets remaining
During the holidays we had a huge response to the release of Trivia Night Tickets! A limited number of tickets are still available - these can be purchased through Qkr, and all the details you need are below.
If you have already bought a ticket, please make sure your name is also listed on a table at https://signup.com/go/mXwWtpP.
When: Saturday 22nd October 2022
Time: 7pm for a 7:30pm start; 11:30pm finish
Where: Dutch Club Abel Tasman, 60 Rosstown Road, Carnegie
Dress/Theme: Anything 80’s
Cost: Tickets $30 each
Drinks: Drinks at bar prices
Food: BYO nibbles/food to share with your table
Tables: 8 to 10 people; After you have bought your ticket, please add your name to a table at https://signup.com/go/mXwWtpP
What else:
* There will be a photobooth available (included in ticket price) with lots of great props and an awesome backdrop, to capture fun memories of the night!
* Contact Sandra Rowlands if you have any questions - slr72@bigpond.net.au
* Cancellation Policy – if you are no longer able to attend, refunds are possible with a credit back into your Qkr account that can be applied to future PFA purchases. Refunds are available up to midnight 21st Oct 2022.
* Tickets Sales close 21st October 2022, unless sold out prior.
Avocado Fundraiser - delivery details to be confirmed soon
We also had a great response to our recent Avocado Fundraiser. We’re just awaiting confirmation of the delivery date - likely to be in the next week or so. Details will be provided via Compass once known.
This fundraiser has been made possible through the generous support of Echuca Avocado Farms and TheAvocadoMan, who you can find:
- every Sunday at Kingsbury Drive market at Latrobe University
- the 1st Saturday of the month at Warrandyte market
- the 3rd Saturday of the month at boneo market and
- every Wednesday at the Mornington Main Street market
For recipe inspiration, check out these ideas at www.australianavocados.com.au/recipes/
Icypole Fridays
Icypole Fridays will be back on selected Fridays in term 4!
A Compass note will be sent the day beforehand, to remind you to send $1 with your child if they would like to buy an icypole. Students in Prep, Grade 1 or Grade 2 should give their money to their teachers in the morning. Students in Grades 3 - 6 can come to the Hall after the second lunch bell to buy their icypole.
Can you help?
The PFA have several fun events and fundraisers in store for Term 4. In addition to the Trivia Night, avocados, and swimming caps, look out for mangoes and cherries, Sushi Day, an Election Day BBQ, Icypole Days, and more!
We are very grateful for the support of so many parents whose contributions make these initiatives possible. Can you spare an hour or two from time to time? Then please add your name to the roster at https://signup.com/go/wHReUqz. This page is regularly updated with a variety of volunteering opportunities.
Next meeting - Weds. 2nd November
The next PFA meeting will be held on Wednesday, November, at 7:30pm. It will be a hybrid meeting - face to face in the staff room, and via Zoom (link to be provided closer to the time). Pop it in your diary now, we’d love to see you there!