Community
Engagement
Community Engagement Committee Update
During 2023, FNPS experienced a resurgence in community engagement through events such as our welcome picnic, May/Sept breakfasts, trivia night, children’s discos, referendum BBQ, end-of-year picnic, and introducing icy pole sales from the school canteen.
As we look forward to 2024, the community engagement sub-committee is gearing up for more collaborative projects and memorable experiences.
A huge shoutout to our dedicated volunteers - their invaluable contributions are the backbone of our vibrant school community.
We are delighted to confirm our Fundraising totals for 2023:
Event | Funds Raised | Funds to be used for |
Welcome Picnic 2023 + Raffle | $1,049.00 | |
Baker’s Delight Hot Cross Bun drive | $196.00 | |
Special Person’s Breakfast (May) | $1,292.50 | |
Special Person’s Breakfast (Sept) | $556.00 | |
Trivia Night (Event + Raffle) | $1,930.00 | |
Referendum BBQ | $2,514.00 | |
Canteen Icy Pole Sales | $1,146.00 | |
End of Year Picnic | $2,096.00 | |
SUBTOTAL: | $10,779.50 | 2023 Fundraising Purpose |
FNPS FETE | $54,480.50 | Fergie Street Landscaping |
The 2023 Fundraising Purpose was “Improvements to our learning environments & resources (internal & external)”.
In addition to the amounts listed above $4,039.00 was raised for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal and donated to RCH.
As well as the fundraising led by the CE team, some great fundraising was conducted by the students including raising funds for new basketball rings, and amounts raised for charity by Grade 5 students via the “$20 Boss” project.
Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff and community for a fabulous year of fundraising for our school and other worthy causes.
The Community Engagement Team