PFA News

Icypole Fridays

Our first Icypole Friday for Term 4 was well received last week! We will be running them each Friday for the rest of the term, so please remind your child to bring $1 if they would like to buy one.

Mango Update

For those families that have ordered mangoes - we have been advised that these will be delivered next Tuesday 30th November. A note will go out on Compass with the details for picking up.

December Delights - Cherries and Tarts

We are excited to announce that we will have more delicious treats available for you to enjoy in December - all while supporting the school's fundraising efforts! Details below, and orders are now open in Qkr. Remember to ask family and friends if they would like you to order some for them too. Thank you for your support.

Cherries

We have partnered with Victorian cherry producer Bonfire Station to bring delicious December cherries from the Cathedral Ranges to Carnegie!

There are two options available:

2kg clamshell punnet of A grade cherries
2kg gift box of premium hand selected cherries

Both options will contain large, fresh and super tasty fruit! Cherries will be available for collection from school on Tuesday 14th December.

Tarts

Carnegie Bakers Delight is generously assisting the PFA again in our fundraising efforts.They will donate $2.00 per 6 pack of Lemon Tarts or Fruit Mince Tarts purchased by CPS families in this special fundraising offer.Tarts will be available for collection from school on Tuesday 14th December.

Christmas Gift Stall - Tuesday 7th December

We have been unable to hold our traditional Fathers' Day stall for the last two years, due to remote learning. But we have a great haul of presents all wrapped and ready to go, and will hold a Christmas gift stall on Tuesday 7th December! Children should bring some cash to school that day if they would like to participate; gifts will be available for $2 - $5.

We are also looking for some parent volunteers to help on the day. If you are available for an hour or two between 8:30am - 12pm, please let us know on pfa@carnegieps.vic.edu.au (all volunteers need to be fully vaccinated).

Sushi Day - Monday 13th December

More details to come via Compass closer to the date!

2021 Christmas Trees

Looking for a live tree this Christmas? In the past CPS have run a Christmas tree order service through Rotary Club East Malvern but due to COVID restrictions they have been unable to source appropriate trees. Therefore this year we are encouraging families to purchase their tree through either of the following local services:

Caulfield Bears Football & Netball Club

Order: phone Darren Stait 0407 559 383
Season Dates: one day Sat 4th Dec 10am - 4pm
Cost: Small 165 cm = $75, Large = $85
Free delivery or pickup from corner Koornang Rd and Munro Ave

Malvern Christmas Trees - supporting Very Special Kids (VSK)

Order: Website Malvern Xmas Trees (delivery or pick up)
Season Dates: from 27 Nov – 22 Dec.
Cost: 5 foot = $75, 6 foot = $90, 7 foot = $110; Tree stands = $35; Delivery $35
You need to be within 6km of VSK at 321 Glenferrie Road Malvern for home delivery
Phone: 0419 376 682
Malvern Xmas Trees source their trees from two farms in Traralgon and Ballarat
20% of the profits donated to Very Special Kids