Parents and Friends News

Dear families,

We hope families enjoyed Easter and the holidays!

The P&F have put together great gift options for the Mother’s Day Stall, including the Mystery Pack which will be a surprise selection of items.  Orders can be made now via CDF Pay - orders close on Monday, 8th May at 4pm. Orders will be sent home with students on Thursday, 11th May.

We will also celebrate the special mother figures in our life at the Mother’s Day Celebration on Friday, 12th May from 8.15am-8.45am.  See the below for more information, students will be bringing home an invitation soon.

Mark Friday, 19th May in your calendar as Walk Safely to School Day. 

The next P&F Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 17th May 2023 from 2.30pm-3.15pm in the School Staffroom.  Please see below for details.

If you have any queries or suggestions please reach out to the P&F at parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au.

Jacklyn

Secretary

Parents and Friends Calendar of events – Term 1

Details still being finalised:  Family social activity

Current events and fundraisers

Mother’s Day Stall - purchase now via CDF Pay

The Parents and Friends present the Mother’s Day Stall.

Students are invited to purchase gifts for their mother or someone special.

We have sourced items which we think make great gifts. The stall is also a fundraiser which will allow the P&F to put funds towards extra resources at school.

Items selected at random, colours/designs are not able to be chosen.

Where multiple of the same item are ordered by the one family, different varieties will be selected.

Place your order via CDF Pay by 4pm on Monday, 8th May)

(Orders will be sent home with students on Thursday 11 May)

We are pleased to have the support of the following businesses for the stall:

·        Billabong Nursery

·        Blissful Suds

·        Luna Jade Design

·        Dreamy Botanicals

·        Knots n Cotton Co.

·        Duncan Court Hair Studio by Alana Charles

Help required

Helpers will be required on Thursday, 11th May from around 1pm-3pm in the School Hall to assist in packing orders ready to be sent home with students.  

Please email the P&F if you are able to assist.  Please contact the P&F with any questions at parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au

Mother’s Day Celebration - Friday, 12th May

You are invited to the St Brendan's Mother's Day Celebration on Friday, 12th May from 8.15am to 8.45am in the School Hall.

Come along as we celebrate special mother figures in our school community.

Make a hot drink, grab a muffin and share in activities.  Participate in reading in students classroom following the celebration.

Please RSVP by returning the slip by Tuesday, 9th May.  The Flyer/Invitation was sent home to all children last week.

Students will also be bringing homemade invitations.  Mums, grandmothers and other special mother figures invited to attend.

Any questions contact the P&F - parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au

Walk Safely to School Day - Friday,19th March 

Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine.

You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: 

• Walking with them the whole way to school 
• If you drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way. 

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. 

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 19 May 2023! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au

Ongoing Fundraisers

Athletes Foot School Rewards Program

IGA Community Rewards

Please find the below attachments to view full details of the IGA Rewards Program

My Name Label

Committee Updates & Information

Contact details for P&F

President:   Vacant

Secretary:   Jacklyn Lamb

Committee Members:  Katie Mills, Pat Goyne, Keira Peatling

Email:  parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au 

Next P&F Meeting

You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Parents and Friends Committee. 

Date:          Wednesday, 17th May 223

Time:          2.30pm - 3.15pm

Location:  School Staffroom

Come along to discuss events and fundraisers for this year.  Our goal is to build on our school community to make a great social atmosphere. The more people involved in better the outcomes, more involvement from families in our school community.

Please RSVP to parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au if you can attend, would like to be listed as an apology or have any questions. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions/ suggestions. 

Register to be a volunteer

If you have a few hours to spare during the year and would like to get involved in the school community please register your interest to be involved as a parent helper through the P&F.

You can register your interest via email parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au.

*Volunteer requirements*

Volunteers must hold a current Working With Children’s Check.  These details must be supplied to the school office to also be held confidentially. WWCC’s are free for volunteers, you can apply through the Working With Children Check Victoria website.

Business interest

Do you own/run a business, or know of a business, that may be interested in being involved in supporting the school community through fundraisers, sponsorship, in-kind support or at events?

Please contact the P&F by email to register your interest. We are very interested in working with our school community and building connections