PFA News
CPS Fete 2024
Many thanks to the many parents who responded to our recent call for expressions of interest to join the fete organising group.
Our first meeting will be held online (Zoom) tonight at 7:30pm. If you are keen to join us, or just to find out more about how you can get involved, please join the WhatsApp group here - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GGu0EMFmcoc5VzGL6x2Mki
Some of the key activities of members of the core organising group include:
- Seeking sponsorship or donations of goods from local businesses
- Liaising with external ride and entertainment providers, and making associated logistical arrangements
- Planning what the food offerings will be, and arranging external providers and/or school community volunteers, obtaining necessary food permits and equipment
- Coordinating the school community to organise and deliver a range of fun fete activities, such as the kids’ corner (with face painting, henna and other activities for children), book stall, and dunk tank
- Undertaking risk management analysis and planning to comply with Department of Education requirements
- Planning and managing the community market stall area and stall holders
Volunteers can of course opt to get involved in an area in which they have experience, or a passion / interest.
What time commitment is required?
Core organisers will likely need to devote 1 – 2 hours per week (on average) over the next few months. In the weeks leading up to Fete Day this will likely increase; there may be 10 – 20 hours of effort required in the month immediately prior to the big day (depending on your role, the team structure etc.)
The good news is that most of this work can be done at any time, and from any location that suits you. There is no need to be on site during school hours (although if this is what suits your schedule then of course you can be!). Fete organisers in previous years have been a mixture of full time employees, part time employees, stay at home parents, and small business owners.
The other good news is that it has been done many times before, and is well documented, so you won’t be starting from scratch, nor doing it alone!
Please drop us a note at pfa@carnegieps.vic.edu.au if you have any questions.
PFA Sushi Day - Thursday 16th November - orders close on Monday
The Term 4 PFA Sushi Fundraiser will be held on Thursday 16th September and orders open in Qkr until next Monday (13th November). Sushi days are a great fundraising initiative, supported by local Carnegie business owner Ming, from the Carnegie Central (Koornang Rd) Woolworths Sushi section.
How / where do I order?
When ordering, please make sure you do so through the ‘PFA Fundraising & Events’ Menu in Qkr, rather than the regular lunch order menu.
When do orders close?
Orders can be placed in Qkr until midnight on Monday 13th November.
Can I cancel my order?
If necessary, orders can also be cancelled up until midnight on Monday 13th November - see instructions on page 4 of the Qkr guide on the school website for help with cancelling an order. You will receive a credit in Qkr that can be applied to future PFA purchases. Unfortunately in the event that students are absent on sushi day, and the order hasn’t been cancelled in Qkr by the cut off time, we are unable to offer a refund.
Thank you for your constant support!
Mangoes!
Thank you to the many families who recently placed orders for our delicious mango fundraiser! At this stage it is likely mangoes will be delivered to school sometime during the week of November 20th. Details will be confirmed via Compass and soon as we have them.
Icypole Fridays
PFA Icypole Fridays continue throughout Term 4!
Send your child(ren) with $1 if they would like to buy one. Students in Prep - grade 2 can give their money to their teacher. Students in grades 3 - 6 can buy them from the hall kitchen window after the second lunch bell.