P & F and Community News 

Change to Classroom Representatives

Welcome back to a new school year to all our new and returning families!

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!

Exciting changes to our Parents & Friends Association 

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to share some exciting news about our Parents & Friends Association (P&F). 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.

At our meeting last year, Andrea Serpanos (mother of Elektra - Y4) nominated for the role of President, and Vivianne Pellegrino (mother of Stevie - Y1 and Sonny - Prep) nominated for the role of Vice President.

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

Further details about how to join a sub-committee will be shared early this year. In the meantime, 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!