Parents and Friends Association

Mango Drive - Change of date!

The PFA has heard from our mango supplier that the harvest is a little earlier than anticipated this year. As a result, they will now be delivered to us in the week commencing December 2nd. Keep an eye on the next newsletter and Compass for dates and times for pick-up!

Christmas Raffle

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the PFA Christmas raffle - now on sale on Qkr! - $2 a ticket, or $5 for 3 tix. Sales will close at 3.30pm on December 2nd. Winners will be drawn on the 5th. Prizes are 3 fabulous hampers filled with beautiful and delicious treats!

Class Representatives

A great way to get involved at our school is to volunteer to be your child’s Class Representative. Soon we will be seeking expressions of interest, and placing Class Reps once the 2025 classes have been finalised. If you’d like to find out more about what’s involved, please ask your current Class Rep, or contact the Class Rep Liaison - Anna - at wpscrl@gmail.com.

Interested in joining the PFA?

The Parents and Friends Association is a committee of volunteers who organise events and fundraisers throughout the year, with the aim of supporting the school financially through fundraising (e.g. the Mango drive and the Tesselaar bulb drive earlier this year), and building community among the students and parents through various social events (e.g. Trivia night/disco last term, and the Mothers’ and Fathers’ day breakfasts). We also coordinate the WhatsApp class groups through the year.

As we drive rapidly through the last term of the year, it’s worth noting that some of this year’s members will be moving on as their children leave the school. That means we are looking for fresh volunteers to take on the various roles. People can join the PFA throughout the year - all it really takes is some enthusiasm, and a willingness to pitch in and help!

Early in the new year (usually in March), the PFA will hold an AGM, where all current positions are declared vacant and new office-bearers are elected. If you’re interested in knowing more, drop an email to us at wpspfa@gmail.com. You’re always welcome to come along to a meeting and observe!

Facebook Pages

There are two pages you may like to join - one run by the School Office, and one for Parents and Friends of WPS.  Here are the links to join: 

https://www.facebook.com/woodendps - Woodend Primary School

https://www.facebook.com/groups/305104993359910 - Woodend Primary School Parents and Friends' Community

(You must answer the membership questions so that we can establish your connection to the school. Membership requests with unanswered questions will be rejected)

Thank you,

PFA Communications

Mikkel Mynster  wpspfa@gmail.com