St Leonards Newsletter - PFA

A huge thank you to our amazing parent community for supporting our Movie Night Fundraiser which took place on the last day of Term 2!

It was wonderful to see so many families come together to enjoy Toy Story 5. It was a fantastic evening filled with fun, laughter and community spirit, and we’re so grateful for everyone who came along and helped make the night such a success. Together we raised $1,077.

A special thank you goes to our incredible organisers Joanne Saulys and Asanka Wisidagama and all of the wonderful helpers Terri Abeysekera Melanie Harper, Anne Perera, Gayathri Kurukulasuriya, Stephanie Lombardi and Maria Romero who gave their time behind the scenes and on the night. Your hard work and dedication are what make events like these possible, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our school.

Yesterday we were also delighted to host our Prep Parents Afternoon Tea as part of our Prep students’ 100 Days of School celebrations. It was lovely to see new families connecting, building friendships and sharing in such a special milestone for our youngest students.

A heartfelt thank you to Katherine Lukic for organising this wonderful event, and to Melanie and Lina for their help and support on the day. Your generosity and willingness to lend a hand are greatly appreciated.

We have plenty more exciting events planned for the rest of the term, and we can’t wait to continue bringing our school community together. Thank you for your ongoing support—we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Please consider signing up to volunteer at one (or more!) of our events this term. It’s a wonderful way to meet other families, support our school, and create memorable experiences for our children.

No experience is needed—we’ll provide all the guidance and support you need.

Keep an eye on your class WhatsApp page for volunteer sign-up links and event details.

Thank you for supporting our PFA—we couldn’t do it without our wonderful school community! 💚💛

PFA news is always added in the weekly newsletter, displayed on the school notice board and shared in our class WhatsApp groups.

You can always drop us an email if you have any questions about our PFA or would like to become involved in any way!

pfa@leonardsgwav.catholic.edu.au

Please note the following change of dates on calender!

Cadbury Fundraiser end date changed from 7th August to 14/8.
Pies & Sausage Rolls lunch date changed from Tuesday 18/8 to Wednesday 19/8.
Dad’s Social Nights date changed from Saturday 18/7 to 29/8

UPCOMING EVENTS

CADBURY FUNDRAISER

A HUGE thank you!

A big thank you to all the families who have already ordered Cadbury Fundraising Goody Boxes to sell, and to those who have generously chosen to make a donation instead. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help us purchase new sports equipment for our students.

Has your family already sold your box? Fantastic work! 🍫👏

Have you changed your mind and would now like to sell chocolates?

It’s not too late to join!

Contact Erica through the Whatsapp link below to arrange new or additional boxes.

Cadbury box ordering link

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KonhShIOvZw53VtMQcsj5J?s=cl&p=i&ilr=1&amv=2

🏆 Don’t forget: The student who sells the most boxes will win a $200 gift voucher!

🏆The class that sells the most boxes gets a free dress day!

The fundraiser will end on

Friday 14th August!

Thank you for your amazing support—it really does make a difference for our school community. 💚💛

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

The PFA welcomes donations of used uniform items but requests that clothes donated are in good condition and are items are from the school approved uniform supplier (instead of generic items from Kmart/Target). All donations can be given to the office staff at any time.

Uniform shop details are included in the school newsletter and shared in class WhatsApp groups.

If you plan to visit the shop, please park at Springvale Rd entrance and ensure you sign in as a parent visitor at the office. Cash and card facilities are available. Unfortunately, there are no exchanges or refunds on purchases. Thanks to Janina Pereira Mok ( Uniform Coordinator) and helper Melanie Harper for all the work you do running our Uniform Shop!

MUMS SOCIAL NIGHT

Ladies, it’s time for a night out!

Gather your friends and join us for an evening of great company, delicious food and a chance to unwind at our Mums Night Out!

This is simply an opportunity to get together, have some fun and enjoy a well-deserved night out—it’s not a fundraiser, just a chance to socialise and strengthen our wonderful community.

Tickets are limited, so be sure to book early by clicking the link below!

We can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.trybooking.com/DNYFG

Thanks to Zereena Botha for organising this event for our school community!

PIES & SAUSAGE ROLLS LUNCH

Our favourite Winter Special Lunch is Back! Get ready… our delicious Pies & Sausage Rolls Lunch is happening on Wednesday 19 August!

The online ordering system is now open! Click on the link below to put your orders in.

The booking system will close August 14th at 6pm.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1622994

Can you spare a few hours to help?To make the day run smoothly, we’re looking for a few extra volunteers to assist with packing and handing out lunches. It’s a fun way to support our school, meet other parents and help make the day a success.

If you’re available to lend a hand on Wednesday 19 August, please sign up by clicking on the event below or contact your class rep.

19/8 - PIES & SAUSAGE ROLLS LUNCH

PARENT HELPERS NEEDED!

Thank you to the parents that have already offered to help at our Term 1 & 2 PFA events. We are now seeking helpers for the following events in Term 3.

A valid Working With Children Check is needed to help at the school.

CLICK ON THE EVENT BELOW TO SIGN UP AS A HELPER

Thank you!

AUGUST

14/8 - UNIFORM SHOP

18/8 - PIES & SAUSAGE ROLLS LUNCH

SEPTEMBER

2/9 - FATHERS DAY STALL (SET UP)

3/9 - FATHER’S DAY STALL

4/9- FATHER’S DAY REFRESHMENTS

11/9- UNIFORM SHOP

11/9- SCHOOL DISCO

16/9 SAUSAGE SIZZLE LUNCH

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