Merri-bek Mail

PnC News

Term 2: Who Gives A Crap, thank yous and upcoming events.

 

Discount Toilet Paper is Back!

 

Need discount toilet paper, tissues, or paper towel that lasts for ages? The next bulk buy of Who Gives A Crap is now open for orders until 18 June.

 

We bulk buy Who Gives A Crap products and get a special wholesale rate. That means you save, and the school makes some dollars also.

 

Discounted prices for MPS Community and Friends:

  • $60 for 48 premium 100% bamboo double length rolls (RRP $66)
  • $52 for 48 100% recycled double length rolls (RRP $60)
  • $17 for 6 rolls of 100% recycled paper towel (RRP $20)
  • $23 for 12 boxes of 100% recycled tissues (RRP $26)
  • $5 donation for delivery to Coburg and Brunswick

We will let you know when the order has arrived at school. You can pick it up from the front office or your order can be delivered locally (Coburg / Brunswick) for a $5 donation. Please add delivery to your order if this is needed.

 

Family and friends of the school community are welcome to place an order and can pick up from the front office (or you can collect for them, they are welcome to pick up from the front office or if they've selected the delivery option.

 

Order now via: https://compasstix.com/event/7387e5ce-3f76-442f-8042-b9f3979ab8b9

 

Brrrr - it’s cold out there!

 

Merri-bek PS beanies are back to keep kiddo and grown up heads warm this winter!

Available from the office for $20 - all proceeds go to the school. (Eftpos/cash available)

 

 

Mother’s and Special Person’s Day Thanks

 

It seems like a long time ago now, but the P&C would like to reiterate a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to all of the fabulous Mother’s & Special Person’s Day activities this term.

 

Together we raised $3760 for our school! 💙💛

 

A very special thanks to Nell Woods for driving events this year including coordinating donations, making incredible hampers, selling raffle tickets, seeking corporate donations, crafting, baking, running the grade 3 and 4 craft club, and spearheading a fabulous gift stall - what an undertaking! Congratulations Nell!

 

A big thank you to everyone who generously donated or made items for the hampers and the stall.

 

Thank you to the helpers: Ange Perkin, Bridget Smith, Claire Oates & Louie, Dave Henry, George Kotridis, Imogen Trevaskis, Jeremy Zylberberg, Luella Charles, Tori Heaton, Carly Forrester, Marian Turner, Beth Angus, Emma Wright, Jacqui Crawford, Jess West, Jonelle Marks, Lee Cath, Rosalind McClintock, Sal Mcleay, Sasha Zhang and Sarah Fiddaman.

 

Big thanks to:

  • Claire Hooper, Clare Oates, Sarah Fiddaman and Kate Madden for the plants
  • Jess Christie, Sarah Busch, Melanie Simpson and Sal Mcleay for the baking
  • Liba Deterding, Sengul Yuksel and Janet Longley for their crafty donations
  • Jess Christie for arranging the corporate donations
  • Jess West, Carly Forrester and Ange Perkin for the 3/4 craft club
  • Tony Sidebottom from the Book Grocer for the wonderful selection of books.
  • Belinda Slomo for ALL the help!

Local Businesses for their contributions:

  • Woolworths Coburg
  • Woolworths Barkley Square
  • Kmart Barkley Square
  • NoGrainer Australia for the generous donation of packaging for the baked goods.
  • Crossroads Diner (cnr Moreland and Sydney Rd) for the excellent donation of coffee vouchers

Next P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held in July.  Stay tuned for date and time info.