Parents & Friends

P&F Update

What a very busy Term 1 we have had in P&F Committee! We hosted some fantastic events (Movie Night was a highlight) and have helped raise thousands of dollars for our school.

Want to stay in touch with P&F events and activities? Join our private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/holyspiritpandf and please make sure you answer the membership questions so we can confirm that you are a current parent.

Cadbury Chocolate Drive

A HUGE thank you to everyone for participating in our Cadbury Chocolate Drive. This is our major fundraising activity for Term 1 and we greatly appreciate your support (especially those families who have generously opted to receive more than one box!). 

Cadbury Chocolate drive instructions

1. Prepay for your Cadbury Chocolate box(es) ($60 each) ASAP using the Trybooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1032265& 
2. Sell the 60 chocolates for $1 each and keep the money as reimbursement.

Please note: We cannot accept any unsold chocolates or cash returned to the school.

Hot Cross Bun drive

Thank you to those families who purchased Hot Cross Buns as part of our fundraising drive, we hope you enjoy them! 

Easter Online Raffle

But wait, there’s more! Our final Term 1 fundraising initiative is an online raffle, with over $1000 worth of prizes up for grabs, including a Razor Electric Scooter valued at $299!

Tickets are only $2 each, or you can buy bulk tickets at a discounted rate. Go to www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=we86e to purchase tickets or find out more. The raffle will be drawn at assembly on Friday 28th April.

Save the Date: Mother’s Day Breakfast Friday 12th May

We are thrilled to announce that in 2023, we will be holding our first ever Mother’s Day breakfast. This event will be held in the hall before school, like our traditional Father’s Day breakfast. More details to follow.

Save the Date: Mums’ Night Friday 19th May

We will also be holding our first Mums’ Night for 2023 in May. Venue to be announced in Term 2 but please save the date in your calendars and tell your Holy Spirit mum friends to do the same!

Save the Date: Trivia Night Saturday 24th June

Trivia Night is BACK for 2023! Bookings will be for tables of 10 only. More information to follow. 

P&F Frequently Asked Questions

Is there something you would like to know about P&F activities but you don’t know who to ask? This is your chance! Please email your questions to pandf@hsringwoodnth.catholic.edu.au or ask any member of the P&F committee and we will answer them here.

Q: Why do we use online payment systems (eg Trybooking)?

A: There are a few reasons why online payment platforms are preferrable for P&F activities eg Food Days, fundraising drives etc. 

• Changes to the way our accounts are administered in the past few years means that handling cash requires the permission/supervision of a registered person eg School Bursar.
• Keeping large quantities of cash onsite poses a security risk.
• Cash payments are not easily tracked and have to be deposited regularly at the bank. Prior to banking, we also have to count the money manually as counting machines are no longer in use. (This process can be very time-consuming.)
• Many parents don’t have cash handy these days and many requested a cashless option.
• Using an online platform means that parents can pay for activities at their own convenience, without having to find the correct change to send to school.

(*Please note: the icy pole stall and Second-hand Uniform Shop still accept cash*) 

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