A Message from Parents & Friends
Hi Everyone,
If you’re wanting to follow what’s happening and get involved with our events and our fundraising, please make sure you’re following us on facebook using this link.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1711670309087291/
Bunnings BBQ - Sunday 27th February
A big thank you to everyone who gave up a bit of their Sunday to either volunteer or who came and said hi and bought a sausage. And an especially big thank you to Anne Hynds for organising this event and just running with it.
It was a really busy day for us and the great news is that we raised $1241. This will go into our big fundraising pot for improving our sporting facilities.
Special Lunch - Subway - Thursday 10th March
Orders have now closed for orders. We look forward to distributing these to everyone who has ordered next week.
Chocolate drive for the fete w/c 14th March
Just a reminder that we’re running a chocolate bar drive from Tuesday 15th March. These blocks are 100g minimum and there will be a prize for the class that collects the most blocks of chocolate during that week receives a movie afternoon with freshly made popcorn. Hurry to the shops as there are some great offers in the supermarkets this week!
Hot Cross Bun orders - Wednesday 6th April (distribution date)
Hot cross bun orders will be sent out in the next few weeks. These will be sent home to the oldest child from the family. Forms are due back before the end of March. Remember to ask friends and family if they would like to order too!
Volunteering
Thank you to everyone that has signed up for all the events - we still have some spaces for Friday icy poles. Please note that you will need your working with children’s check and proof of vaccination to be able to volunteer.
Volunteering is a great way to get involved with the school and meet some new people! Watch out for TERM 2 events being added soon.
2022 AGPS Fete - 4 weeks to go!
Wow we’re really sprinting to the finish line with this event - it’s just around the corner! Have you purchased showbags yet (so you don’t have to queue on the day) or wristbands? The wristbands are discounted when you pre-order, but are available to buy on the day as well as individual ride tickets.
Did you know that we have a fete facebook page - make sure you’re following to find out what’s happening on the day: https://www.facebook.com/altonagreenfete
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge some concerns regarding amusement rides at the fete. We are using an extremely reputable company, who we used last time, for the supply of our amusement rides. All rides come with operators who are constantly tracking weather conditions. All rides, including inflatables, are harnessed by at least 8 points into the Oval. No rides will be operating unless weather conditions are suitable (for those who were here in 2018, you will remember the heavy rain that lasted 4 hours, but the rides eventually opened)!
The order deadlines are:
Showbags - 9 am Wednesday 9th March
Wristbands - 9am Wednesday 23rd March
We cannot process any orders for either after this time.
Volunteering
Please have a look at the shifts on offer - lots available still and each shift is an hour and half long. In exchange for your time, you will be given a voucher for a drink and a sausage (or equivalent). This link is different to the general link as mentioned above. https://signup.com/go/GLBOqRH
You may have also seen in the note home, we are seeking donations where possible from our wonderful community - any donations you can make are absolutely much appreciated. In case you haven’t seen it, we are seeking the following items (please note the updated list):
- BBQ & mustard sauces (please check it has a 6 month shelf life and is unopened). We have enough tomato sauce now thank you.
- Terracotta plant pots (cleaned/ unused).
- Plants ( to be delivered to school between 30/3/22 - 1/ 4/22).
- Ribbon & Hessian string.
- Unopened craft items such as paper, pens, texters, stickers, card making items, paint, etc.
- Canned soft drinks (coke/ diet coke/ Fanta/ lemonade - please check it has a 6 month shelf life and is unopened. We ask for NO juice packs).
- Unopened colouring books/ sticker books/ colouring pencils/ crayons/ texters.
- Gift boxes/ tissue paper.
- Unwanted small gift items (hand creams, chocolates, soaps, alcohol, etc).
- Biodegradable napkins.
- Biodegradable plates.
- Teabags (black).
- Hand sanitiser.
- Plastic food prep-gloves.
- Clean, cloth aprons that are no longer wanted.
There are boxes marked up in the reception area outside of Cam’s office for collecting these items.
As always, we can’t make this event happen without the support of our wonderful school community, so we hope that you will join us for this wonderful day and thank you in advance for all your support.
The Parents & Friends Committee.