Parents and Friends
This week, we held our first 2026 Parents’ and Friends’ General Meeting. Recognising the demands of busy family life, the meeting was offered both in person and virtually. With a wonderful turnout of nearly 100 attendees across the Robson Auditorium and online, we sincerely thank everyone for their support and for taking the time to be part of the Parents’ and Friends’ community.
During the meeting, we gained valuable insight into Dr Lavorato’s recent Spiritual Tour, which took her from Greece to Turkey. As the inspirational leader of our school, she shared how this experience encouraged her to slow down, reflect, walk, pray, and journal. Dr Lavorato spoke about how she is bringing this renewed perspective back to the College, with a strong focus on deepening our Catholic identity and strengthening the connection between SPC and faith by linking school messages with Scripture.
It was truly inspiring to hear Dr Lavorato speak so passionately about the College and her commitment to fostering a culture that instils integrity, compassion, and faith in our sons.
P&F Social Coordinator, Lina Bartorilla, also provided an overview of the exciting events planned for the year ahead. We encourage families to keep an eye on upcoming newsletter articles and Parent Orbit notifications for further details. Key events include:
P&F Events
Mother’s Day Mass – 8 May
Blue, Black and Gold Dinner – 15 May
Major Works Evening – 2 September
Trivia Night – 23 October
Father’s Day Breakfast – 4 September
Staff Appreciation Lunch.
P&F Barbeques:
21 March – Football Trials and Junior Sport
28 March – Years 5 and 6 Supporters’ Day
9 May – Year 7 Supporters’ Day
16 May – Year 8 Supporters’ Day
13 June – Year 10 Supporters’ Day
1 August – Years 9 and 11 Supporters’ Day.
In the absence of Year Representative Coordinator Antoinette Nader, Hae-Jung Kim "Haezy" presented an update on the fantastic social events organised by our dedicated Year Representatives. Current plans include:
Year Group Social Events
Year 6: Flip Out Social; Thanksgiving Dinner (TBC)
Year 8: Kingpin Social
Year 11: School Social (Hunters Hill Hotel)
Year 12: Mother’s Lunch (Bowral), Mother’s Day Lunch, Father’s State of Origin Social
Events for Years 5, 7, 9 and 10 are still to be confirmed.
We would also like to thank all families for their generous donations following Dr Lavorato’s recent communication. These contributions will support the planned renovation of the Year 12 lunch area and the Breen Oval canteen kitchen. Building on the success of the 2025 P&F Committee under Elena Ierado’s leadership, we are proud to be in a position to make a significant financial contribution to these important projects.
Thank you again for your ongoing support and for joining us at the Parents’ and Friends’ General Meeting. We welcome your feedback and ideas as we continue to enhance communication and engagement within our school community. Please feel free to contact us at parentsandfriends@spc.nsw.edu.au.
Upcoming Reminders
The Year 6 Parent Representatives have organised an afternoon social at Flip Out. With fewer than 40 tickets remaining, please ensure you purchase your son’s ticket here before the end of the school day on Friday 20 March.
Flip Out Gladesville
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 29 March 2026
Tickets are also now on sale for our annual Blue, Black and Gold Dinner Dance. You are welcome to organise a table with friends or purchase individual tickets and be seated with parents from your son’s year group. We are excited to have DJ Charlie Brown keeping the dance floor lively throughout the evening.
With less than 50% of tickets remaining, we encourage you to secure yours soon. Buy tickets here.
Annual Blue, Black and Gold Dinner Dance
Friday 15 May
6:30 PM for a 7:00 PM start
Le Montage - 38 Frazer Street, Lilyfield
We hope you are having a great week and look forward to seeing you this Saturday at the first of our sports barbeques held in the Powell Pavillion.
Jaslyn Hewitt-Shehadie
President - P&F Committee