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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...
Follow the Upwey South Primary School Facebook page for progress updates.
For now, our school is leading the Knox league in first place!
PA Involvement
Please consider if you can join, to help generate momentum heading into 2024. The commitment can be as large or small as you can manage – from volunteering for specific events or driving them. No experience is necessary, just a current Working with Children’s Check. Please refer to the table below as a guide to involvement (more events have been run in the past and can be added if there are people to coordinate them).
| Event/Role | Involves | Rough Estimate of Time commitment |
| Special lunches | Generating flyer, collating orders, organising supplies/communicating with vendors, coordinating volunteers/schedule | 10 hours/term |
| Hot Cross Bun drive | Advertising, coordinating with supplier, collating orders, distribution | 8 hours |
| Mother’s & Father’s Day | Selection/ordering/receipt of goods, class allocation, advertising, organising raffle, coordinating volunteers/schedule | 12 hours per event |
| Major parent social event | Decide format, seek donations, advertise, gym setup/pack up | Significant - subgroup required |
| World Teachers’ Day morning tea | Coordinating a thankyou morning tea - last Friday in October | 4hrs |
| PFA rep at school council | Zoom meeting | 2hrs, 8 times a year |
| Second hand uniform shop | Stock management and manning shop once/week | 45 mins/week |
Note: More info/volunteer signup links will be sent via Compass closer to the dates.