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Happy March from the Parents and Carers Committee! 

 

About the P&C

The Parents and Carers Committee (P&C) is a sub-commitee of the School Council. It is made up of volunteer parents and carers from the school community as well as a representative from the elected School Council. 

 

What does the P&C do?

The P&C assists the School Council by organising fundraising and 'friend-raising' activities for our school community throughout the year. Events include: 

 

  • BBQs and whole school breakfasts
  • Coffee mornings
  • Co-ops & bulk-buys
  • Comedy & trivia nights
  • Mother's & Father's Day gifts stall & raffle

 

Why does our school need to fundraise?

Federal and state funding for government primary schools is based on factors such as the location of the school, the number of students enrolled, and the estimated income of families. 

However, these funds only provide a base level of resources and opportunities for our kids. All P&C fundraising efforts directly benefit the school community and our kids' experiences at school.

 

To make MPS the best school it can be, over the years, P&C Fundraising has contributed to projects such as: 

 

  • Quality home reader & library books
  • Playground upgrades
  • New sports equipment
  • Psychology and speech pathology staff
  • New/upgraded classrooms and resources
  • New library
  • New playground equipment

 

How and why get involved

Official positions on the P&C are elected by the committee every year, but all MPS parents or carers are members of the P&C and can attend meetings. The committee meets monthly at school and online to plan events and generate ideas. All MPS parents and carers are invited to attend meetings, suggest events or fundraising opportunities, or assist at an event. Our school relies on volunteers to help make it a great place for kids and their families. All offers of help make a difference, and we always welcome new and old faces and ideas!

 

We understand life with kids is busy, which is why we offer a range of ways to volunteer for those who are interested. Every little bit helps.

 

Ways you could get involved include:

  • Run an event (with lots of volunteer helpers!)
  • Cook or serve at a BBQ
  • Make coffee at a coffee morning
  • Bake for a fundraising event
  • Donate to a hamper/raffle
  • Help with setup or pack up at an event
  • Share your ideas at a meeting

 

Benefits of volunteering at school:

  • Meet other parents and make friends
  • Learn new skills
  • Make MPS a great school for everyone
  • Be part of the local community
  • Set a good example for the kids
  • Feel awesome

 

 

Twilight Sports & Wominjeka Picnic Thank You

Many thanks to all the lovely volunteers who helped make the Wominjeka Picnic at Twilight Sports such a huge success.  We had some sensational sausage flippers and face decorators on deck to make the night extra fun.

 

Together we raised $1315 for our school!

 

A huge thank you to the volunteers who helped out at the BBQ and decoration station: 

 

Adam Smith

Adele Shelley

Belinda Slomo

Billy Viard

Bridget Smith

Claire, Robin and Louis Oates

Cody Moore

Lee Cath

Luella Charles

Melanie and Georgia Simpson

Sanaz Sabet

Sarah MacBrick

Tim Smith

Wes Pryor

 

Term One - Upcoming Events:

 

March P&C Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 20 March at 6.30pm in the school staff room. All parents and carers of MPS students are invited to attend in person or join us online.

Snacks/games provided for any kids that need to come along.

 

Friday March 22 - Open Streets Coffee Morning (8.30-9.15am) 

Ride, walk, or scoot to and from school in a safe and fun way. Come early and grab a coffee or juice (keep cups encouraged) to help raise money for the school. Cash/card available. 

 

Monday 25 March - Whole School Breakfast (8am - 9am)

To celebrate the last week of term one, let’s come together for brekky!  The P&C will host a stall with yummy bakery treats, coffee and juice boxes on offer. Cash/card available.

 

Calling All Volunteers!

We’re looking for 3 helpers for the Open Streets Coffee Morning at 8.30am on Friday 22 March and the 5 volunteers to help with the Whole School Breakfast from 8am on Monday 25 March. If you have order taking skills, or can help pour a cappuccino, (or if you can’t help in March but want to help in the future) we want to hear from you.  Sign Up Here. Get that volunteer glow!