Parent Association News
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Upwey South Primary School
Parent Association
Welcome back to another exciting term at our school! As we dive into Term 3, we want to remind you that it’s never too late to join the Parents Association (PA). We are always looking for enthusiastic new members to bring fresh ideas and energy to our group. No experience is needed—just a current Working with Children’s Check and a willingness to contribute to our community.
Join the PA
Joining the PA is a great way to get involved and make a difference in our school. We have many exciting fundraising opportunities on the horizon and would love to have you on board. Whether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, every bit helps and is greatly appreciated.
Father's Day Stall
As always, excitement was high at the Father's Day stall. Students love choosing gifts for the special people in their lives. You might have been lucky enough to receive a jar of honey from our local J&G Bees. Jeff generously donated 100 jars for our Father's Day stall. Next time you walk down Forest Park Road, be sure to say hi and check out his bee hives! A big thanks to the following volunteers for running the stall: Bec, Dale, Emma, Jayne, Jemma, Jess, Kerryn, Megan, Paula and Sarah.
Disco Bingo
What a fun night we had raising thousands of dollars for our school. This term we have raised approximately $9000. Dolly Disco turned up the entertainment with 3 rounds of bingo, dance offs and best dressed competitions. An abundance of prizes were awarded, gold coins thrown, and Killik cocktails tasted.
Please see the list of local businesses that donated products and vouchers for the night, and support them in the future where you can.
Raffle winners:
Homewares - Jim H.
Family - Wesley H.
Dining - Abigail M.
Dad - Louisa L.
Beauty - Bernadette P.
Breakfast Club
We run Breakfast Club to ensure our students can have a healthy and happy start to their school day. All students and families are invited to enjoy some toast, cereal and fruit from 8:30am each Friday morning.
Volunteers wanted! If you are available 8 - 9am Fridays and have a WWCC, we'd love your help. No ongoing commitment expected.
Tasks include:
- Setting up breakfast area
- Prepare and serve breakfast
- Clean up
You can join the group chat via this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/LiTX8f9SknTAhwODFGgug4.
Upcoming events
Mark your calendars with these term 4 dates, they will be here before you know it!
Grandparents/Special Persons afternoon + bake stall - Monday 28 October 2:30 - 3:30pm
Halloween dress up, disco + Special Lunch - Thursday 31 October
Christmas Concert - Thursday 5 December 5 - 8pm
Partnering with the Pancake Parlour Schools Program
Our school has recently joined local schools in partnering with the Pancake Parlour to raise funds to support student initiatives.
The below information is being distributed across participating school networks:
Here's how it works: Join our school rewards program as a member and start earning points every time you treat yourself at Pancake Parlour. We'll be competing against other schools in our area for fantastic cash prizes! There's $1,000 up for grabs in our local restaurant league, with every point earned contributing to our school's success. Plus, by participating, we will automatically enter the draw for a chance to win $5,000! Follow the link to register now.
https://www.pancakeparlour.com.au/school-rewards-join-an...
