Parents & Friends Club

Welcome to our latest PFC newsletter!

Term 4 is already shaping up to be a busy and exciting one. From bringing our parent community together at Trivia Night to supporting the upcoming School Art Gallery, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference at Essex Heights Primary School.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to give their time, energy and generosity to support our school. Every contribution, big or small, helps create wonderful opportunities for our students and strengthens our school community.

Trivia Night — What a Night!  🧠

Our recent Trivia Night brought parents together for a fantastic evening of laughter, friendly competition and community spirit, while raising valuable funds for our school.

A huge congratulations to our winning team, Essex On The Beach, who took out the top spot and earned some well-deserved bragging rights!

We'll let you know in the next issue of Contact how much we raised for our school.

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers. Your generosity, time and hard work helped make the night such a success. Thank you also to every parent who came along and joined in the fun.

A special thank you to Adam, Mark and Daniela for helping organise the event, with an extra-special shout-out to Mark and Daniela, who stepped in at the last minute to take over and run the event on the night. We really appreciate you going above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly!

We’re looking forward to making Trivia Night an annual event and welcoming even more parents next year. Whether you’re a trivia champion or simply keen for a great night out, we’d love you to join us and help make it even bigger and better!

Help Make Our School Art Gallery a Success  🎨

One of the highlights of the school year is almost here, and we need your help to make it a success!

This year, every student will have a piece of artwork displayed at the Art Exhibition in our School Art Gallery, providing a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creativity, talent and hard work of our children.

To help cover the costs of delivering this special event, we will be holding a Cake Stall and BBQ Fundraiser on Election Day.

With our school serving as a polling booth for the State Election and the Art Gallery open to the public, we are expecting hundreds of visitors throughout the day. This presents an incredible opportunity to raise funds, but we can only make the most of it with the support of our school community.

How You Can Help

🍪 Donate Homemade Baked Goods

We are seeking donations of homemade:

• Cakes
• Slices
• Brownies
• Cookies
• Muffins
• Cupcakes (no cream icing)

Please note:

• Homemade items only.
• No cream fillings or toppings.
• Individual portions preferred.
• An ingredients list is required for labelling.

🙋 Volunteer Your Time

We also need volunteers to help with:

Friday:

• Collecting baked goods
• Packaging and labelling items
• Preparing stock for sale.

Saturday:

• Running the Cake Stall
• Cooking and serving at the BBQ
• Taking payments
• Setting up and packing up.

Even one hour of your time can make a real difference!

A Whole School Effort

While this fundraiser is being supported by the PFC, it is a school fundraiser, and all funds raised will go directly towards the costs of delivering the School Art Gallery.

Because this is a public event, all parents, carers, grandparents and guardians are welcome to get involved. You do not need to be a member of the PFC to bake, volunteer or assist on the day.

The Art Gallery showcases every child. The fundraiser needs the support of every family.

Whether you donate a batch of biscuits, volunteer for a shift, help package cakes, or spend an hour at the BBQ, your contribution will help create a memorable event for our students and our community.

🎨  Every Child Is Exhibiting. Every Family Can Help

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this year’s Art Gallery a wonderful success! 💛🎨🍪🌭

Secondhand Uniform Stall  👕

Looking to pick up some affordable school uniform items or clear out uniforms your children have outgrown? Our Secondhand Uniform Stall is back for Term 4!

Donations and purchases help give school uniforms a second life while providing an affordable option for families.

Donation Day

THIS FRIDAY, 6 November from 3:15pm to 3:45pm at the Stadium.

Bring along clean, good-condition school uniform that your family no longer needs.

Sale Day

Friday 13 November from 3:00pm to 3:45pm at the Stadium. Come along and see what’s available. 

Payment via EFTPOS (Visa/MasterCard) only. All proceeds are fundraising for our school.

Prep 2027

We will also be running a Secondhand Uniform Stall at the Prep 2027 Information Evening for parents/carers on Tuesday 17 November from 6pm to 6:30pm, giving new Prep families an opportunity to purchase affordable uniform items as they prepare for their child’s first year at Essex Heights.

Label Fundraiser  🏷️

Make labelling school belongings easy while supporting our school!

Our label fundraiser is a simple way to help keep track of school uniforms, lunch boxes, drink bottles and other belongings while raising funds for Essex Heights Primary School.

Use code EHPS at checkout to receive a 5% discount.

Ongoing PFC Fundraisers 💛

Our ongoing fundraising initiatives are a great way to support Essex Heights throughout the year. Every purchase and order helps us raise funds for our school and our students.

🛍️  Ritchies Community Benefit Program

Support our school when you shop at participating Ritchies IGA stores by linking your Ritchies Community Benefit Program card to Essex Heights Primary School.

Once linked, your eligible shopping can help generate donations for our school at no additional cost to you.

It’s a simple way to turn your everyday grocery shopping into support for school initiatives and community programs.

It’s super easy to get started. Find out more at https://ritchies.com.au/loyalty

You can also download the app today and start making a difference with your weekly shop!

📚  Entertainment Membership

Looking for savings on dining, takeaway, shopping, activities and family outings? An Entertainment Membership offers a range of discounts and special offers. 20% of every membership purchased goes to supporting our school! Entertainment Membership is packed with incredible savings of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers, so you can save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more!

CLICK HERE for a taste of the offers available with a membership (a copy of this booklet is available from Office reception).

👉 Join now to save money and support our school: 

Click here to download the easy-to-use Entertainment app and start saving today! 

Every purchase helps support our school while providing great savings for your family.

Get Involved with the PFC  🙌

The PFC is made up of parents and carers who want to make a positive difference to our school. From organising events and fundraising to supporting school initiatives, there are many ways to contribute.

You don’t need to attend every meeting or commit to a particular role to help. Whether you have an hour to spare, a great idea, professional skills to share or simply want to lend a hand at an event, we’d love to hear from you.

Thank you to our school community for your continued enthusiasm, generosity and support. Together, we can continue to create memorable experiences and opportunities for all our students.

Stay Connected:

Facebook Page (public page):  EHPS Facebook Page

Facebook Group (private group for current EHPS community):  EHPS Community Facebook Group

Instagram:  EHPS Instagram

Next PFC General Meeting:   Wednesday 25 November at 7pm in the Staff Room at school (enter via Office reception). All welcome.

Contact the PFC:  email pfc.ehps@gmail.com

With thanks,

EHPS Parents & Friends Club 💛