PFA News

PFA Newsletter Submission – 17 September 2026
PFA 2026
President: Lih YamVice President: Emily VuksicTreasurer: Chris FaganSecretary/ Communications: Debby Chiang
General Members: Adam Keens, Emma Gullan, Marinda Tanner, Iona Tsykalo, Trish King, Joanna Argaet, Max van der Velden
Used Book Sale
We would like to thank the wider community for the fantastic turnout at our Used Book Sale held over the weekend of 12-13 September. It was wonderful to see so many people attend and support the inaugural launch of what we hope will become a successful regular event.
Throughout the weekend, we had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people from outside our school community and received overwhelmingly positive feedback about the event. Visitors loved the concept and thoroughly enjoyed browsing the wide variety of books available. It was great to see families, book lovers, and community members discovering hidden treasures and sharing their passion for reading.
The success of the event would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and everyone who attended and made a purchase.
We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming everyone back for our next Used Book Sale. 😊
A Wonderful Community Effort
As we race towards the end of another fantastic year, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect and sincerely thank our school community for your tireless efforts, generosity, and ongoing support in helping us raise funds for the school.
We could not have achieved these results without each and every one of you. Whether you volunteered your time, attended events, donated prizes, sponsored activities, or supported us in countless other ways, your contribution has made a real difference.
This year, we have proudly run the following events and fundraising activities, raising valuable funds that will be used to support the school's educational programs, resources, and equipment. These contributions help create better learning opportunities and experiences for all students.
The funds raised have also helped contribute to the running of this year's school concert, which was a tremendous success and enjoyed by students, staff, and families alike. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to celebrate the talents and achievements of our students.
While we have accomplished so much already, we still have one final major event for the year: Fun, Food & Carols. This is always a fantastic community event and a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the school year together. We hope to see many families there as we come together for an evening of fun, entertainment, food, and festive cheer.
Thank you once again for your incredible support and commitment to our school community. We look forward to building on this success together in the years ahead.
Here's a look at what we've achieved together this year: 😊
| Name of Fundraising / Activity | Total $ Fund Raised |
| Twillight Sports | $ 593.00 |
| Colour Run | $ 10,000.00 |
| Hot Cross Bun Drive | $ 390.50 |
| Easter Raffle | $ 1,189.00 |
| Cupcake Stalls | $ 2,409.85 |
| Cookie Dough | $ 292.00 |
| Trivia Night | $ 9,255.18 |
| Used Book Sale | $ 2,140.79 |
Bakers Needed!
We’re on the lookout for new bakers for this term. If you’d like to get involved, please let us know or send the PFA an email—we’d love to hear from you!
Welcome to the Parkhill PFA Community
To help our school community stay connected, share information, organise social catch-ups, and ask quick questions about school life, we have created this group as part of the Parkhill PFA WhatsApp Community.
This is our General Community Group, where families can stay informed about what's happening around the school, upcoming events, PFA activities, and opportunities for volunteers and helpers to get involved. It's a great place to keep up to date and connect with other members of the Parkhill community.
Before participating, please take a moment to read the following important information:
1. Read the Code of Conduct
Our community guidelines are attached for your reference. By remaining in this group, you agree to follow these guidelines. Most importantly, please treat all members with respect and avoid sharing photos where students can be identified without appropriate permission.
2. Official School Matters
Please note that this is a parent-led community group and is not an official communication channel for the school. If you have concerns relating to a teacher, student, or school policy, please contact the school directly or refer to the school's Complaints Policy available on the school website.
3. Update Your Member Tag
To help members connect with one another and identify families within our school community, please update your profile with a Member Tag.
Format:
[Your Name] – [Child's Name and Class/Year Level]
How to update your tag:Go to Group Info → Tap your name → Set your Member Name/Tag
Thank you for being part of the Parkhill community. We look forward to building a supportive, inclusive, and connected network of families throughout the school year.
Link to join: LINK
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Search for us using the name “Parkhill Primary School Community Page”.
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Thank you,
Lih Yam and Emily Vuksic











