In the Know

PFA Update

Welcome 

Kirsten Brooks, PFA President 

It was lovely to see parents at our recent welcome morning teas and information evenings. I hope everyone is settling in well. 

 

Our Class Social Reps (CSRs) are ready to go. We had our first General meeting this week, and the team are well organised to invite us to a year full of occasions.  

 

Questions and emails are always welcome. Let us know how you are going.

CSRs

Thank you to the team of volunteers offering to put on events and activities throughout the year for our cohorts. Their first meeting is 24 February. If you would like to join the CSR team, please sign up here. 

SHUS

The SHUS team has been busy sorting uniforms for upcoming sales days. The next is scheduled for 27 February, Dalton Hall, 9.00 - 11.00am.  We ask all visitors to observe COVID safe-practices, including masks indoors. Big thanks to our parent volunteers on the SHUS team. Consignment drop-off dates will be advertised soon.

Welcoming our staff back

Each year we welcome back staff with a lovely morning tea. Details will be posted on KCEE this week about what we might be able to offer within COVID-safe protocol. Stay tuned.

Signups to join in

Signups are open for opportunities to join in. These are an expression of interest, and coordinators will check in with you prior to the event with details and your availability. All are welcome.

 

Thank you in advance for your patience as we organise and adjust events to manage changes in the COVID environment. PFA and CSRs will communicate on Facebook cohort pages and via email with alerts for their events, and we ask you to check before attending. Please RSVP so CSRs can plan for these situations and manage bookings.

Parent calendar – Term 1

  • 18 Feb - Open Morning – Parent Ambassadors (CANCELLED)
  • 19 Feb - ELC and Junior School Welcome Back Picnic (TBA)
  • 24 Feb - CSR Meeting 1, 7.00pm, Staff Lounge
  • 27 Feb – SHUS, 9.00 - 11.00am, Dalton Hall
  • 10 March - PFA General Meeting, 7.30 - 8.30pm, Staff Lounge
  • 14 March – Jam/Relish Cook-up, Food Tech Centre
  • 18 March - Senior School House Athletics Carnival

Save the date – Planning ahead

  • Fair and Open Day 2021 – 11.00am - 3.00pm, 1 May
  • Mother’s Day Breakfast – 7.30am, 7 May
  • Father’s Day Breakfast – 7.30am, 3 September

Fair – Preparation

Jam/Relish Day –  Sunday 14 March – Food Tech Centre 

Parents, secondary students and extended family are welcome to come along for a social day of cooking jams and relish for the Fair. There will be a morning and afternoon session, or come for the day. Sign up here.

 

In the meantime..

Collect jars (no labels, clean, jam-sized, lids preferable). Wash, cut and freeze tomatoes/jamming fruit whilst they are in season, and therefore, cheaper. Email ingredients, the product, your name and the date to Deb Duce at duced@kilvington.vic.edu.au. We will provide labels.

 

Collecting now ...

Books, toys (educational, lego, etc), games, puzzles. Drop to School on SHUS days - 27 Feb and 27 March between 9.00 - 11.00am. Please ensure items are in good condition, clean and complete. Puzzles and games can be placed in bags or sealed, so pieces are not lost. No text books, thank you.

The following items can be delivered to Reception, or on SHUS days:

  • Wine/spirit bottles for wine bingo
  • Chocolate blocks, all sizes for Choc Toss game

Propagate plants – indoor, outdoor, edibles – start now for good healthy plants.

 

Sponsorship of our free rides

Our free rides make our Fair a welcoming event. Details of sponsorship can be found by emailing pfa@kilvignton.vic.edu.au. I thank you for your generous consideration.

 

Marquees and trestles

We need a large number of marquees and trestles. Please email ck.ten@hotmail.com if you have an association with a club that would allow us to use their equipment. Thank you.  

 

Craft stall preparation  

Shout out to sewers, parents, grandparents, family and friends for fabrics, tassels, zips, pattern-cutters/take-home kits, knitters, and crocheters. Please contact Nadine for more details at npowered@icloud.com. Social crafting sessions will be advertised shortly.

 

Fair Signup

The Fair signup is now open for stall coordinators and general helpers. Sign up here. 

Entertainment Book 

The PFA are selling the Entertainment Book again.