PNC Update
š Term 4 Update from the Parents & Carers Committee
Our final newsletter for 2025, can you believe it? What a year!
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The P&C has had an incredible year, made possible by the strength, generosity and enthusiasm of our school community. Thanks to your support, we are thrilled to share that ourĀ grand fundraising total for 2025 reached a record-breaking $38,719! An outstanding achievement - and one we are very proud of.
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š Highlights from a Huge Year of Fundraising
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We couldnāt have done it without your support across so many wonderful events, including:
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- Famous Comedy Night
- Election Day BBQ, Bake Sale & Toy Sale
- Bunnings BBQ
- Motherās, Fatherās & Special Personās Day stalls
- Bulk buy toilet paper fundraiser
- Coffee mornings, school breakfasts, raffles, working bees
- Concert programs, tea towelsā¦ and more!
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A massive thank you to every volunteer who helped along the way, with a special shout-out to our P&C leadership team: Cody Moore, Tori Heaton, Laura Vines, Kate Longley and President Nell Woods whose dedication and energy has been incredible!
ā End of Term - School Breakfast
Come to school early on Friday 19 Dec and soak up that end-of-term feeling! Breakfast, coffee and chats on offer!Ā
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š Friday 19 December from 8.30amCard only. No cash.
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Weād also love some volunteers to assist (no experience required), sign up here:Ā volunteersignup.org/JAFW4
ā 2026 and Beyond ā Join the P&C
TheĀ P&C Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 18 February, 6pm at School
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The Executive Committee will be elected at the AGM:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
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If youāre interested in nominating for an official role, you will need to first be registered prior to the AGM (via this form, or visit the school office)
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You can nominate for a role on or before the AGM,Ā complete this form or visit the office.Ā
š Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser ā Thank You!
Grey skies didnāt stop the sizzle atĀ Coburg Bunnings last month! Thanks to an amazing team of volunteers and fantastic community support, the day was a huge success.
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š Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers:
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Alexandra Gargett, Annie Gargett, Angela Oborn, Andrew Fawcett, Ben Taylor, Bianca Hall, Brian Nicholson, Catherine Beck, Chris Moon, Clare Oates, Emma Wright, Kate Lahiff, Laura Vines, Maja Brkic, Richard Cox, Rosalind McClintock, Sam Barrett, Sarah MacLeod, Sofia Antonakis, Wesley Pryor ā¦and theĀ Merri-bek PS staff for their ongoing support.
š§» Who Gives a Crap ā Bulk Buy Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who placed an order for toilet paper, tissues and paper towel. If you havenāt collected your items yet, please do so as soon as possible before the holidays. Big thanks to Ange Perkins for leading the charge on these fundraisers all year!
š” Get Involved in 2026!
New year, new faces, new ideas! Whether you can give five minutes or five hours, being involved with the P&C is a wonderful way to:
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- Connect with other families
- Help raise funds for our kids
- Bring new events and initiatives to life
š Got an Idea or Want to Lend a Hand?
Weād love to hear from you and welcome you into the P&C community.
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š Come along to the AGMĀ
š Contact President Nell Woods onĀ 0402 094 146Ā
š§ EmailĀ 2837-parents@schools.vic.edu.au
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Thank you again to our amazing school community for a phenomenal year.Ā We canāt wait to do it all again in 2026!