Parents and Friends Association
WELCOME TO 2023
WHAT IS THE PFA?
Wyndham Vale Primary School Parents & Friends (PFA) is a welcoming and friendly group that aims to provide an enjoyable social contact for individuals within our school community while also organizing activities and events.
The PFA consists of parents, guardians, family members and friends of WVPS who want to make a positive difference to the school experience provided to the students. Any member of the school community can attend the monthly PFA meetings, have input into ideas and decisions, and assist at the events that run throughout the year.
You can be involved in any way that suits you, and it is a great opportunity for both you and your children to make new friends.
Our calendar varies with each year, 2023's activities and events include:
- Scholastic Book Club
- Billy G's Cookie Dough
- Mothers & Fathers' Day Stalls
- Event Raffles
- Sausage Sizzle Fundraisers
- Participation in school wide events
- Social gatherings
Funds raised during the school year are used to assist in improving the school environment for students and to fund future activities. Previously, the PFA funded the line marking activities in the courtyard and last year the members voted to purchase more outdoor seating, tables and shade plus an electronic message board.
The PFA are always seeking ideas and people who would love to try and help develop our community culture and bring these events to life. If you are interested in meeting new people or making a contribution, in whatever way suits you best, please provide your details via email (wyndhamvaleps.pfa@gmail.com) or complete the expression of interest form located at the office.
We succeed through the goodwill and efforts of the families at our school.
Working With Children Check
Any person who wishes to volunteer their time and help during school activities or events must hold a current Working With Childrens Check (WWCC). If you don't already have a card, you can obtain a volunteer check free of charge and process your application online by visiting: https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children
Scholastic Book Club
The PFA will be running the Scholastic Bookclub in 2023! Two issues are released each term, catalogues will be distributed to classrooms and will also be available for viewing online. By purchasing books through the Scholastic Bookclub, you help the school earn free books and Scholastic Rewards. Last year, each order helped raise $1,662 which is used for classroom and teaching materials.
Upcoming Activities / Events
The PFA's first fundraiser of the year is our annual Easter Raffle!
We are currently looking for families and businesses who could contribute suitable raffle prizes or donate baskets/tubs for the hampers.
Tickets will be sent home in March.
Our first meeting for 2023 is in the works.... STAY TUNED!
The best gift any parent can give a child is the love of books and the joy and benefits of independent reading for fun. Children who read at home, or are read to, have a head start on reading success in school.
Our school is participating in the Scholastic Book Club this year. Up to twice a term, during the school year, we will send home the Book Club catalogue with a different selection of books offered for all ages.
You’ll find award-winning books and bestsellers, as well as old and new favourites. We recommend them because the books span a wide range of children’s reading levels and interests and are inexpensive (some books cost as little as $2).
It is easy to order. The Book Club Online LOOP platform for parents allows you to pay by credit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to school and the books will be delivered to class. You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/loopor by using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Alternatively, order forms are attached to each catalogue, distributed to the classrooms and must be returned with payment by the due date.
Owning your own books is something special! I hope that you will encourage your child to order books this year. Each order helps earn free books and teaching materials for our school, however there is never any obligation to order. I know of no better way to encourage reading than to allow children to choose the books they want to read.
Remember: every order receives 20% back in rewards for our school.
