Parents Association
President's
AGM report
What I love about our Parents Association is that we have a diverse group of parents from across our school, all with a common interest, and prepared to roll up our sleeves to support our teachers and staff. The staff definitely appreciate the work of the PA, whether it is to support them with new teaching resources, or volunteering to help them out with sports or school excursions. The PA is also focused on the future and our goal is to make the school better not just for today, but also for future generations, building on a legacy of so many parents past.
So many people help out during the year that it is hard to single out a few. However, I must thank Sam Rist and our departing secretary Jane Kanizay. I would guess I have sent over 100 emails and 100 text messages to Jane with a request, and she has dealt with them all in her quiet, no fuss manner. Sam has dedicated so much time and effort this year not just as treasurer, but also running the Major Fundraiser which raised over $26,000 for our school. I’m so pleased Sam will be staying on as our treasurer.
Thanks to our dedicated principal Brendan, always there when needed but letting the PA take ownership of our goals. Thank you to Imelda and Ange in the office, they are both extremely busy but always drop everything to help us out.
I would like to thank everyone on the PA committee this year for their amazing hard work and support, I have been blown away by the quick response to help, often without much notice.
As a committee they have arranged morning teas to welcome new families, pre and post baby celebrations, lawn bowls, adventure camp, dads drinks, Mother's Day lunch, Oaks Day lunch, opening school mass morning tea, Major Fundraiser, parents and children class functions, Walkathon, Easter raffle and our end of year Parents Association dinner (on the 14th December all welcome).
I estimate the committee arranged lunches for over 1,000 people, handed out over 500 icy poles, 1,000 bags of popcorn, cooked over 2,000 sausages and on Thursday Dads drinks, well we don’t count those, which may be a good thing.
We have purchased hundreds of books, a new dish washer, new team sports uniforms, updated sporting equipment and provided memorable experiences for our children, including tickets to Matilda the Musical.
I'm hoping the 2017 St James' Parents Association continues to grow and provide great opportunities for our current and future students.
Kind Regards,
Annie O'Donoghue
2017
Parents Association Roles
Thank you to the entered their names against the 2017 list in the foyer, but there are still positions to be filled. Please put your name down if you are available to help. We would love as many people as possible to share the load!
Annie O'Donoghue
Xmas Cards Fundraiser for UNHCR
A big thank you to everyone who ordered christmas cards - we raised $463 for the UN refugee agency.
The cards have arrived and have been sent home in your child's bag.
Mo Pfahl
Parents please note
Students will not be able to place Lunch Orders for the remainder of the school year:
from 1 December to 15 December 2016
THE MANGO FUNDRAISER
Mangoes will be ready for collection early December
- you will be notified of the delivery day.
We look forward to our mangoes in anticipation and thank you for your support.
Therese Kelly
END OF YEAR
PARENTS' PARTY
If you have yet to reserve your place
BOOK HERE
ST JAMES KIDS’ ADVENTURE CAMP 2017
(Run by the Dads)
Description
The St James Kids’ camp is for students and their dads or a special male relative/friend, to spend a weekend down the coast enjoying quality time together Surfing, Canoeing, Horse riding and generally hanging out together. This year we have also added the option of some fun at the Geelong Adventure Park on the Sunday.
The YMCA Camp Wyuna is located on the sandy beaches of historic Queenscliff, 1.5 hours from Brighton. The camp is fully catered for (All Meals, Dormitory beds) and all activities are facilitated by friendly YMCA staff.
Activities are optional but participation is encouraged to give the kids a beach experience they will never forget.
Visit Camp Wyuna’s website for further info (HERE)
When
Friday 3 March to Sunday 5 March - with the option to stay either both nights or just one of the Friday or Saturday nights
Friday - arrive between 5pm and 6pm with dinner served at 7:30pm
Saturday - Breakfast, Activity 1, Lunch, Activity 2, Activity 3, Dinner, Campfire
Sunday - Breakfast, Activity / Beach time / Adventure Park, Home.
Bookings
Bookings are to be made through Trybookings using the following link/web address:
https://www.trybooking.com/223671
Due to popularity and limited spots for accommodation and activities, bookings will be accepted on a first-in, first-paid basis so please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact
For any questions please contact
Jason Storer on jasonstorer04@gmail.com
or 0419 583 582
