Parents and Friends
Dear families,
Welcome back to our new and existing families! It's been lovely to see all the kids settle into the school year well.
On the P&F page you will find information about current and upcoming fundraisers and events, reviews of fundraisers and events and information about volunteering, the Committee and upcoming meetings.
Feel free to contact us via email anytime or in person if you see me around school.
Jacklyn
Secretary
P&F Calendar of Events – Term 1
- Foundation Students Catch Up - 14th February and 28 February
- Parents and Friends Committee Meeting - Wednesday 28 February, 2pm-3pm
- Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
- Orders open soon
- Orders close - Friday, 8th March
- Orders to be sent home – Thursday, 14th March
- Family Picnic at the Lake - Friday 15 March [proposed]
- Easter Colouring Competition for students
- Colouring pages sent out – Tuesday 19 March
- Colouring pages due – Tuesday 26 March
- Prizes presented – Wednesday 27 March
Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
We are working with Bakers Delight City and Riverside Plaza to give families the opportunity to purchase hot cross buns and support the school. The school will earn $2.00 from every packet sold!
- Orders opening soon
- Orders close - Friday, 8th March 2024 at 4.00pm
- Orders sent home with students - Thursday, 14th March 2024
An email and message via PAM will be sent to families advising when orders are open.
Helpers will be required on Thursday, 14th March from 1pm - 3pm in the School Hall to assist with packing orders.
If you can assist please contact parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au.
Current events and fundraisers
Athletes Foot School Rewards Program
Foundation Students Catch Up
Foundation families are invited for an informal catch up to meet other families and allow children to build on friendships they are developing at school.
Date: Wednesday, 14th February and Wednesday, 28th February
Time: From 10.00am
Location: All Abilities Playground, Shepparton
This is an informal catch up for families. Come along if you can, some Foundation students may have their literacy testing at this time.
*Will not go ahead in the event of wet weather
Ongoing Fundraisers
My Name Label
Committee Updates & Information
Contact details for P&F
President: Vacant
Secretary: Jacklyn Lamb
Committee Members: Katie Mills, Pat Goyne, Keira Peatling, Bianca Lane
Email: parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au
Next P&F Meeting
The next P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 28th February 2024 from 2pm-3pm at the school.
All families are welcome to attend to meet other families and be involved in discussion around planning and assisting with school events and fundraisers. Younger children are welcome to attend with parents.
For future meetings meeting days and times may vary to suit families if needed, previously evening meetings have also been held. Please let us know if you have a preference.
Please try to come along to show your support for the P&F. The P&F can only operate with input from the school community.
Expressions of interest will be called for Committee Members, the role of President is also vacant – please contact us to have a chat if you are interested in this role.
Being a part of the Committee isn’t a large time commitment and there are no set requirements of a member.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions/ suggestions.
Register to be a volunteer
If you have a few hours to spare during the year and would like to get involved in the school community please register your interest to be involved as a parent helper through the P&F.
You can register your interest via email parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au.
*Volunteer requirements*
Volunteers must hold a current Working With Children’s Check. These details must be supplied to the school office to also be held confidentially. WWCC’s are free for volunteers, you can apply through the Working With Children Check Victoria website.
Business interest
Do you own/run a business, or know of a business, that may be interested in being involved in supporting the school community through fundraisers, sponsorship, in-kind support or at events?
Please contact the P&F by email to register your interest. We are very interested in working with our school community and building connections with family