P & F and Community News 

Parents & Friends Community Update

The Parents & Friends Community is always looking for volunteers to help support our school events and activities. If you would like to get involved, please see the notice below and scan the QR code to send us an email. We would love to add you to our volunteer list.

We are also still accepting donations for our Easter Raffle, which will be drawn on Friday, 27 March. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

Raffle ticket sales are still open and can be returned to the school office or given to your classroom teacher. When completing your tickets, please make sure you clearly include your name, student’s name, classroom, and phone number.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community! 

Easter Raffle - Volunteers Needed

Casual Clothes Day - Thursday 2 April

Parents & Friends Association 

This year, our P&F will look a little different, with a new structure designed to make it easier and more enjoyable for parents to get involved.

Rather than holding regular, formal P&F meetings, the committee will be made up of several sub-committees that focus on specific events and activities throughout the year. 

These smaller groups will meet informally at times that suit their members, making it simpler for parents to participate without the commitment of attending ongoing meetings.

Each sub-committee will be supported by an experienced P&F member, who will help guide planning and communication. Some examples of these groups may include:

• Mother’s Day Breakfast

• Father’s Day Breakfast

• Mother's Day Stall 

• Father's Day Stall 

• Book Club 

• Colour Fun Run

• Easter Egg Raffle 

• Welcome BBQ

• Canteen & Treat Days 

• School Disco 

• Christmas Event, etc…

We warmly invite all parents and carers to be part of one (or more!) of these sub-committees. Whether you can help with planning, set-up, or just lend a hand on the day, your contribution will make a real difference to our school community.

We have THREE remaining events without a co-ordinator.

These events are:

Mother’s day breakfast

Father’s Day Breakfast

Colour fun run

If you would like to run any of these events on behalf of the school, please email parentsfriends@smmaribyrnong.catholic.edu.au .

We believe this new approach will allow for greater flexibility, more opportunities to connect, and a fun, collaborative way to support our school events.

If you’re interested in being part of a team or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact parentsfriends@smmaribyrnong.catholic.edu.au 

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm — together we can make this year another wonderful one for our students and families!

Change to Classroom Representatives

In previous years, each classroom has had a Classroom Representative to help share information with parents about upcoming activities and events such as incursions, excursions, dress-up days, and other important occasions.

This year, we will no longer be seeking volunteers for the Classroom Representative role. We kindly encourage all parents to stay informed by regularly checking School Stream notifications, reading our fortnightly newsletter and signs displayed around our school. Your child’s classroom teacher will continue to contact you via email whenever necessary.

Thank you for your ongoing support!