SMAV Parents and Friends

Parents & Friends Update

Welcome back to Term 2.

Easter Fundraisers

Firstly thank you to Katie Keating for leading the Easter Egg Raffle fundraiser, and her efforts to coordinate, collect, wrap and distribute all of the Easter Egg raffle prizes. Special mention to Vicki Letcher, Yvette Dugina and some St Mary's students for assisting with the event. 206 families supported this initiative this year, and for that we are very grateful.

There were 115 raffle prize winners
$3500 raised for our school community
$400 monetary donation to St Vincent De Paul, plus a large tub of easter chocolates

Thank you also to Roy and Sarah Dass for assisting with the hot cross bun drive, plus Yvette Dugina for the comms. Bakers Delight Ascot Vale and Showgrounds Village are always very supportive of our school events, so we were pleased to be able to return the favour. We also raised $368 towards our school community.

Class Reps

Thank you to the volunteers for each year level/class to be a point of contact and communication link between your Parents & Friends Committee and each year level. This will ensure that key information is relayed to keep everyone included and informed about our events and especially our main event…The Fiesta!!

If you are interested in filling the gaps, please send me a message on 0402098561 and I’ll add you to the group com.

F White - Stephanie Taylor

F Blue - Jess Cottrell

1 White - Karina Coffey

1 Blue -

2 White -

2 Blue -

3 White - Anna Ruffo

3 Blue -

4 White - Ginette Anile

4 Blue - Carlie Love

5 White - Rachael Grant

5 Blue -

6 White - Tim Bell

6 Blue -

Fiesta

Save the Date: Friday November 20th 3pm - 9pm

Fiesta plans are progressing very well and thank you to the following parents for offering to assist with planning the event.

We are still looking for someone to assist with Operations, so please reach out to Karen on 0402098561 if you are interested in volunteering for this role.

Event Coordinator: Karen Schulze

Operations: Caroline Bathje (plus another)

Sponsorship: Caroline Bathje and Linda Dugina

Stall and Volunteer Coordinators: Nicky Madden and Sarah Connelly

Finance: Iain Sanders and Shaun Steenkamp

Silent Auction Lead: Iain and Shaun

Communications: Yvette Dugina

More info to follow in the coming weeks…

Disco

🎶✨ *Get ready for a big night of music, dancing and fun* ✨🎶

*St Mary’s Disco* is back on *Friday 15th May* 🪩

A night of music, colour and dancing for the kids — and food sorted.

Food is included in your ticket

(Options include pizza, hot dog or gluten-free pizza)

*Juniors (Prep–3)* : 5.30–6.45pm

*Seniors (4–6):* 7.15–8.30pm

$12 per child | Family ticket (3+ kids): $30

*Volunteers needed*

We’re looking for helpers to:

• Set up (Thursday & Friday afternoon)

• Help on the night

Your help makes these events possible 💙

Tickets available now via CDF Pay:

Book by Wednesday 13th May, 5pm

Let’s make it a great night for the kids 💃🕺