Parents & Friends

Volunteering at Pilgrim School 

We love having volunteers in a range of roles at Pilgrim School and on Campus. If you have some available time, you may want to help in classrooms (e.g. listening to reading), become involved with our Learning Assistance Program (working regularly with a student or small group of students), sports coaching or managing, fundraising, helping in the Canteen or Library, or attending camps or excursions.

Please use the link below for more information about the process for volunteering at Pilgrim School. 

If you are considering volunteering at Pilgrim School, please read our Volunteers Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

Our highest priority is to ensure we maintain a safe environment at Pilgrim School for all children and members of our school community. All volunteers need to register through our online Volunteer Registration and Agreement form: 

As you will see, volunteers need to provide details of a current ‘Working with Children Check’ certificate, 'Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care' (RRHAN-EC) certificate and it is highly recommended they also complete an online Protective Practices training. Due to the three year update cycle of RRHAN-EC certificates, we are aware that many expired on 31st December 2024. Those with an expired RRHAN-EC will need to do the updated course prior to their next volunteering event. Details of accessing these trainings are included in the Volunteer Registration and Agreement Form and on our website.

Please continue to sign in and out through the Front Office each time you volunteer at Pilgrim School.

Michael Denholm

Business Manager

Recent P&F Meeting

Our first P&F Meeting was held for 2025. The following items were discussed:

• Pancake Day
• New Families Dinner
• Spending of P&F funds
• Fundraising ideas
• Thank you to our 2024 Liaisons and volunteers at the Community Celebration.

Pancake Day 

Thank you to those parents, grandparents and friends who joined us in celebrating Pancake Day this week. A special thanks to all those who helped on the afternoon. It was a warm day, but we enjoyed beautifully cooked pancakes and a great time together as a school community while raising funds for UnitingCare.

Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a special day in the Christian calendar. It is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent - 40 days of prayer, reflection, and preparation for Easter.

Why Do We Eat Pancakes?

Many years ago, people used Lent as a time to fast or give up rich foods like eggs, milk, and butter. To use up these ingredients before Lent began, families would make pancakes! This is why Pancake Day became a fun and delicious tradition.

Pancake Day is not just about eating pancakes - it's about preparing our hearts for Easter and remembering God's love and forgiveness.

Dee Footman

Parents and Friends Coordinator