FWPS Parents' Association
Parents Association AGM
Thank you to the parents who came to our AGM on Monday night, and to those who couldn't make it but nominated for roles! Special thanks to Assistant Principal Liz for attending to run our election of office bearers again this year.
Elected appointments are as follows:
- Co-Presidents: Tanya Tran & Stuart Balloch
- Treasurer: Simone Traglia
- Secretary: Rebecca Gregg
- Comms/Social Media: Alex Burke
We are pleased to welcome back returning members Tanya and Rebecca, and wish warm congratulations to Stu, Alex and Simone on their appointments to the PA for the 2025/26 year!
Importantly, we would like to thank outgoing co-presidents Clare Mitchell Crow and Alicia Madden for their tireless efforts over the last 2 years to co-ordinate, manage and deliver a range of wonderful events for the FWPS community!
Our gratitude also, to outgoing treasurer Jess Cork for working closely with Liz and the office team to manage the PA finances and keep us on track.
Positions vacant
We are now looking for enthusiastic parents who would like to run a PA event in 2026. Positions are open for our yearly events, including the much-loved Mother’s/Father's and Special person’s day stalls and the Second-hand Uniform Shop. Or if you have a new idea you’d like us to consider and need support to get off the ground please get in touch. More information will be provided in term 4.
Junior bake sale - thank you!
A wonderful selection of tasty treats were available at the end of assembly last Friday, thank you to the 47 amazing bakers who contributed: (Prep) Lachlan, Maria, Emma, Callie, Jacinta, Anushia, Tanya, Lisa, Bethany, Phoebe, Tanya, Lizzy, Rebecca, Amanda, (G1) Laura, Katherine, Tara, Madeleine, Lauren, Gurvesh, Samantha, Jo, Kim, Andrea, (G2) Louise, Naomi, Bree, Tory, Drew, Anna, Sarah, Naomi, Evie, Sally, Lizzy, Katie, Liz, Anna, Kate, Amanda, Elissa & Rebecca. Please remember to collect your containers from the office.
To Alison, Nerida, Jessica, Natalie, Tamryn, Tanya, Hilary & Alicia, thank you for running the two stalls so efficiently on the day, and a wealth of gratitude to Sharee for co-ordinating the whole thing!
Finally, thank you to our community who patiently waited in line and raised approx $1600 for the school! (final amount pending)
Term 4 Uniform shop - last opening for the year
The second-hand uniform shop is planned to open during school pick up on Wednesday 15 October to help you restock for summer! Volunteers are needed from 3-3:45pm, sign up here:https://volunteersignup.org/JKYWE
Wishing you quality time with your families over the school holidays.
With thanks,
On behalf of the Footscray West Primary School Parents Association
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