Parents & Friends
Upcoming Events
Our P&F volunteers are currently working on the following events for 2021 to help build a sense a community within our school, and to raise additional funds for the school:
Term 2
Second Hand Uniform Sale
On Friday 4th June, (Covid lockdown/restrictions pending) we will be running another 2nd hand uniform sale from approximately 3:15pm to 3:45pm. Cash only - small denominations.
SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY JUNE 19th 1- 4pm WORKING BEE & Sausage Sizzle
School Council would welcome any time you and your children could contribute on Saturday June 19th to keep our school looking tidy and cared for. (Covid lockdown/restrictions pending)
Activities will include:
- tidying the yard and oval after the Autumn leaf drop
- planting a new Indigenous Garden in front of the STEAM room
- freshening up the Ruby St aspect
Comedy Night for Parents/Carers at McKinnon Hotel
On Thursday 24th June, we will be hosting a Parents and Carers night of laughs at the McKinnon Hotel. Doors will open at 7pm for a 730pm start.
Drinks will be available at bar prices. Make sure you have some extra cash for raffle tickets on the night.
Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased using this link: comedyforacause.net/OPS The comedy tickets will go fast so jump in quick to avoid missing out.
This will be a fun night to meet other parents and have a few laughs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Term 3
Trivia Night Fundraiser, 28th August
More details to follow
Term 4
- Walkathon Fundraiser, 12th October
- Mango Drive Fundraiser, date TBC
- Student Social Event (such as a disco but to be chosen with the help of students), date TBC
What has P&F fundraising revenue been spent on this year?
Every year, P&F helps the school to raise funds for additional items that benefit both children and staff. The funds raised from P&F activities and events are greatly appreciated by the school and help to purchase much needed items that are not always covered by government funding.
Through our Term 1 fund raising (the Easter Raffle and second hand uniform sale) we raised $5,646 which helped with the purchase of the following items listed below.
- Shelving for classroom libraries
- Big Books – Classroom Library Yr 2
- TVs for Art Room & Classroom
- Clevertouch TV for STEM Room
- Reading program resources Yr5/6
The total amount of P&F funds spent on these items was $12,982.
Previous money raised in the last couple of years has been used to fund a range of projects such as replacing the outdoor seating in the playground, sourcing additional library and classroom books, and replacing the basketball back-boards.
What is P&F raising funds for over the remainder of this year?
The school has asked P&F to work with School Council to help raise much needed funds to replace the Astro turf in the school grounds. This requires a considerable amount of money and is a longer term project. P&F will also be working with the school and teaching staff to fund smaller, ad hoc, short term projects this year such as a new projector for the school hall, additional reading/teaching materials, replacement furniture and new classroom clocks.
Don't forget to join our Facebook Group 'OPS Parents and Friends Community Kindness' to see regular reminders of what's going on at school, and to swap resources such as second hand uniform with other parents.
We welcome new volunteers and new ideas! You can contact us at anytime p.and.f.ormond@gmail.com.
