Parents and Friends News
Dear families,
The term is flying by with only a few more weeks until holidays. March is a busy month with school and P&F activities.
We will celebrate Ride2School Day next Wednesday, 22nd March. We are encouraging students to travel to school in an active way! If you live further away consider parking a few blocks from school and walking or riding the rest of the way.
Not only is it great exercise, it is great for the environment too!
Next Friday, 24th March students will celebrate Harmony Day at school. The P&F has arranged for Jam Packed Coffee, coffee van to be at school from 8.30am - 9.10am for members of the school community to get a coffee before the parade where students show off their outfits.
The Parents Social Night is on next Friday, 24th March from 7pm-9pm. Please see the flyer below for full details. Contact the school office to purchase your tickets by 3pm on this Friday, 17th March. Please join us if you can!
Orders are now open for the Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser. Ask your family and friends if they want any delicious Bakers Delight hot cross buns - combine your order and submit it under your child’s CDF Pay profile.
Orders are due by Wednesday, 22nd March and will be sent home with students on Wednesday, 29th March. This is one of our main fundraisers for the year and a great way to support the school to purchase extra resources for the students, while also getting some tasty hot cross buns!
Planning is underway for Term 2 activities - let us know if you have any ideas!
We are seeking interest from school community members who can assist with planning for the Mother’s Day Stall, along with any businesses who have products that may be suitable for the stall.
Please consider volunteering some time to assist with P&F activities. Get in contact if you have any questions or ideas.
Jacklyn & Katie
Parents and Friends Calendar of events – Term 1
Upcoming events and fundraisers
Parents Social Night - Friday, 24th March
You are invited to come along to the Parents Social Night on Friday, 24th March 2023 from 7.00pm-9.00pm at Teller Restaurant upstairs.
This will be a relaxed evening to get to know others in the school community. These were popular last year, with everyone having a great time!
Tickets $25 per person (Includes finger food, drinks at own cost) - Please contact the P&F with any questions and to advise of any dietary requirements.
Please contact the School Office on 5821 1926 to RSVP and pay. Payment is either credit card or EFT in person or over the phone. RSVP and payment to the school office required by 4pm Friday, 17th March 2023.
Harmony Day Dress Celebration Parade
Friday, 24th August
The P&F has booked Jam Packed Coffee, coffee van, to come to school on the day of the Harmony Day Celebration Parade for members of the school community to get a hot drink prior to the parades.
Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
We are working with Bakers Delight City and Riverside Plaza to give families the opportunity to purchase hot cross buns and support the school. The school will earn $2.00 from every packet sold!
- Orders open - Monday, 6th March
- Orders close - Wednesday, 22nd March at 3.00pm
- Orders sent home with students - Wednesday, 29th March
Helpers required!
To ensure the Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser runs smoothly, the P&F require helpers to assist in sorting orders prior to being distributed to students. Assistance is required on Wednesday, 29th March approximately between 1pm-3pm.
If you can assist, please contact the P&F parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au
Note requirements for volunteering with the P&F
National Ride2School Day
Wednesday, 22nd March 2023
The P&F is supporting the school to encourage students, where possible, to travel to school in an active way on Ride2School Day, Wednesday, 22nd March 2023.
National Ride2School Day is normally held on Friday, 24th March, this is one the same date as our Harmony Day celebrations, so we have planned to celebrate a few days early.
National Ride2School Day is the perfect opportunity for students and school communities across Australia to embrace a healthier start and to try riding and walking to school for themselves.
Parents are encouraged to accompany their children, especially those who do not regularly actively travel to school.
Check out the ‘Ride ready checklist’ in the newsletter, plan the safest route to school including best locations to cross roads, especially when they are busy around school time.
For those students able to participate it is recommended for helmets and bikes/scooters to be labelled with the students name and class.
A secure site at school will be set up for students equipment to be stored for the day, they will not be used during school time.
If you cannot participate on the day think of how you can get active the next time you are outdoors! Please find the below attachments with full details.
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
Please find below attachment to view full details of My Name Label.
Committee Updates & Information
Contact details for P&F:
President: Vacant
Secretary: Jacklyn Lamb
Committee members: Katie Mills
Email: parentsandfriends@sbshepparton.catholic.edu.au
Next P&F Meeting
The P&F Meeting scheduled for February was cancelled due to low RSVP’s. It is planned to reschedule this meeting later in the term.
More involvement from families in our school community is needed to plan and assist with school events and fundraisers.
Meeting days and times can vary to suit families if needed, previously evening meetings have also been held. Please get in contact to advise if there is a more suitable meeting time for you.
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 with family businesses.