Parents and Friends
Dear families,
Thanks to those who came along to the P&F Meeting last Wednesday. There was some great discussion about fundraisers and events planned for Term 1 and Term 2.
We have also welcomed a a member of our school community into the role of President - read below for more information about the P&F Committee members.
A reminder that orders for the Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser close on Friday 8 March 2024 at 4pm. All orders are to be placed via CDF Pay. This is a great fundraiser where we will make $2 for every pack sold.
Thank you to families who have already placed their orders. Please advise if you can assist in packing hot cross bun orders - see information below.
The P&F are starting to organise the Mother’s Day Stall for 2024, where we provide gift options for students to pre-order and purchase to gift on Mother’s Day.
Do you have a business or make items that may be a suitable gift option for the Stall?
We would like to support local businesses in our school community.
Get in contact with the P&F via parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au to discuss further.
Jacklyn
Secretary
P&F Calendar of Events – Term 1
- Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
- Orders close - Friday, 8th March
- Orders to be sent home – Thursday, 14th March
- Ride2School Day - Wednesday, 20th March
- Family Picnic at the Lake - Friday, 15th March [proposed]
- Easter Colouring Competition for students
- Colouring pages sent out – Tuesday, 19th March
- Colouring pages due – Tuesday, 26th March
- Prizes presented – Wednesday, 27th March
Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
We are working with Bakers Delight City and Riverside Plaza to give families the opportunity to purchase hot cross buns and support the school. The school will earn $2.00 from every packet sold!
- Orders open Now
- Orders close - Friday, 8th March 2024 at 4.00pm
- Orders sent home with students - Thursday, 14th March 2024
Orders are to be placed via CDF Pay. Please note instructions sent out in regards to how to access and to set up your account.
Helpers will be required on Thursday 14 March from 1pm - 3pm in the School Hall to assist with packing orders. If you can assist please contact parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au.
National Ride2School Day
Wednesday, 20th March 2024
The P&F is supporting the school to encourage students, where possible, to travel to school in an active way on Ride2School Day, Wednesday 20 March 2024.
National Ride2School Day is normally held on Friday 22 March, this is the same date as our Harmony Day celebrations, so we have planned to celebrate a few days early.
National Ride2School Day is the perfect opportunity for students and school communities across Australia to embrace a healthier start and to try riding and walking to school for themselves.
Parents are encouraged to accompany their children, especially those who do not regularly actively travel to school.
Check out the ‘Ride ready checklist’ in the newsletter, plan the safest route to school including best locations to cross roads, especially when they are busy around school time.
For those students able to participate it is recommended for helmets and bikes/scooters to be labelled with the students name and class.
A secure site at school will be set up for students' equipment to be stored for the day.
If you cannot participate on the day, think of how you can get active the next time you are outdoors!
Please find the below attachments with full details.
Ongoing Fundraisers
My Name Label
Committee Updates & Information
Contact details for P&F
President: Jess Doyle
Secretary: Jacklyn Lamb
Committee Members: Katie Mills, Pat Goyne, Keira Peatling, Bianca Lane
Email: parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au
Committee Update
At the Committee meeting last week Committee nominations, including office bearer roles, were called for.
We welcome Jess Doyle to the Committee.
Jess has agreed to take on the President role. Say hello to Jess if you see her around school - the photo below will help to recognise her.
We welcomed Bianca Lane back onto the Committee as a general member.
Pat Goyne withdrew from continuing on the Committee. We thank Pat for her time on the Committee during 2023.
It is great to have the support from the school community with more members joining the Committee.
Next P&F Meeting - Term 2
The next P&F Meeting will be held in early Term 2 to discuss the final planning of the Mother’s Day Stall and Mother’s Day Celebration, as well as other activities.
All families are welcome to attend meetings to meet other families and be involved in discussion around planning and assisting with school events and fundraisers.
For future meetings meeting days and times may vary to suit families if needed, previously evening meetings have also been held. Please let us know if you have a preference.
Please try to come along to show your support for the P&F. The P&F can only operate with input from the school community.
Register to be a volunteer
If you have a few hours to spare during the year and would like to get involved in the school community please register your interest to be involved as a parent helper through the P&F.
You can register your interest via email parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au.
*Volunteer requirements*
Volunteers must hold a current Working With Children’s Check. These details must be supplied to the school office to also be held confidentially. WWCC’s are free for volunteers, you can apply through the Working With Children Check Victoria website.
Business interest
Do you own/run a business, or know of a business, that may be interested in being involved in supporting the school community through fundraisers, sponsorship, in-kind support or at events?
Please contact the P&F by email to register your interest. We are very interested in working with our school community and building connections with family