PFA News

DISCO WRAP UP!

Wow that was truely "out of this world!" From the amazing decorations to the baked goods, the parent helpers and everything in between, what a huge success. There are so many moving parts with the disco and everything went so smoothly! The weather was not on our side but thankfully held out to make everything fun and safe! Thank you to the Year 2 and Prep parents who took on key roles to help with the smooth running! There is a lot to book and arrange in the weeks leading up so a huge thank you to everyone involved! 

There are plenty more that did heaps of jobs but to name a few... Ely Ferguson, Katya Shramkova, Lucy Garrido, Lina Papalina, Jordi Vernon, Deb Putt, Lisa Lui, Lisa Cohen Hyman, Romy Same, Deb Leibhaber and Kat Koenig!  Sorry if I have missed your name but you know how grateful and appreciative we all are for all your hard work! Every part matters, the parents walking around with rubbish bins, security guards, sausage turners, those sweeping the floors, and handing out slushies ... every job is essential so THANK YOU!!

DISCO DONATIONS

Huge thank you to Woolworths Metro South Caulfield for donating 45KG of Fruit!!! This was amazing and the kids loved it! Tim and Matt at the new Woolworths Metro Hawthorn Road are so fabulous and would love to connect with more GPS families so be sure to pop in and thank them!

Another thank you to Wills Batch who this year donated a generous amount of gift vouchers to be given out at the discos. Students received them on the dancefloor, during the  disco for demonstrating amazing HERRRBy values and at the end those who were able to stay and help with pack up! Thank you Wills Batch for another opportunity to connect with GPS! Be sure to pop in and say thank you!

Thank you to all the parents who donated other various items too, like lollies, baked goods, bubble tea, craft paper, stickers, zooper doopers and more. It's greatly appreciated. We are an amazing community!

JAPANESE DAY - Wednesday 23rd October

Thank you to Deb Putt for coordinating the lunch. And thank you in advance to the parents coming in to help on Wednesday. It will be delicious!

MANGO FUNDRAISER

It's now time to order your tray of scrumptious mangoes! Each tray is $30 and full of delicious healthy mangoes for you to enjoy. Orders close this Friday 25th October. Delivery will be early December. ORDER  TODAY   https://compasstix.com/e/bqjwiyaywu

GPS WEEKEND AWAY

The much anticipated weekend away is finally here and we are all very excited! This weekend is creating a space for the families of GPS TO GET TOGETHER, RELAX AND ENJOY TIME AWAY. Your children are your responsibility while we are away.

Please find attached the suggested packing list. This is just a guide so have a think about your family and what you need to bring! The list does not include everything :)

Also find attached the schedule. This is just an idea of things going on that you/ your kids may want to join in. Nothing is compulsory! And not everything will suit all ages. It's just some guidelines. And things may change like venues/ times but just go with the flow and enjoy! You will notice we have arranged some food vans that will be at the park for some of the time but catering for your family is up to you. We will be selling lolly bags for all your sweet needs!!  

The Big 4 have great facilities so be sure to check out the website. https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/vic/yarra-valley-dandenong-ranges/yarra-valley-park-lane-holiday-park

You will receive this schedule printed out when you arrive too. 

Huge thank you to Deb Leibhaber and the committee, Sarah Blumberg, Hugh Maguire and Jana Gelman for coordinating with the campsite and helping put this itinerary together. It's going to be a blast! 

CRAZY CAMEL FUNDRASIER

Hope you all received your amazing items with your child’s artwork. It truely is a wonderful snapshot of time. We raised an amazing $3329.00 from this special project. Huge thank you to Cath Hayler for coordinating all this. Really appreciate your time in organising, sorting and distributing. 

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE - FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 

 8.30am - 9am - Outside the music room at Junior Campus. (all items $5)

Note earlier than usual start time 

PFA MEETING - WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

7.30pm Senior Campus Staffroom. Last official meeting for 2024! Wow this is nuts!!