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DOGS NEWS

As many would know, our DADS group (The DOGS) is once again having a fantastic year of bonding and networking, which enables valuable contributions to be made to  the school community in a myriad of ways. 

Last year one of our Dads, Paul Giorgilli (Prep/Grade 4), came to us with an offer to partner with Wilson Storage to provide the school with valuable off site storage. This is an an amazing, very generous gesture and deserves a mention, and one that provides a great outlet for us in our space strapped environment as we all know how much storage can cost. Thanks very much Paul. 

To date there have been many social functions and nights out, which are predominately focused on getting to know one another over a meal. Our feedback from the DADs has been overwhelming and we are very well supported by the group and it continues to grow.  Our most recent event was the Bunnings Barbecue, where 21 Dads and a mum (just to keep the ship on an even  keel), stepped up to the hotplate and it was a true measure of the comradery and unity we have at the school. Many Dads actually thanked each other for the day as the 2 hours commitment to raise some money and sell a few snags was a fantastic idea. Let’s just say there was a lot of love around the barbie as the crew strove towards raising  a sniff under $2,000 for vital resources at the school.  There were many valuable contributions and too many to mention, but the key to a successful day is , ONIONS, ONIONS, ONIONS!!! Ponder that if you will.

Well, it never stops as we know ( The MUMS will attest to this), and the DADS group is no different. Next is the “Fathers Day Breakfast” 7:30am September 1st. To date we have had a great response to the morning and would urge those who haven’t RSVP’d as yet to do so,  so as we can get organised, otherwise, it may be a “DOGS Breakfast”! The morning will commence at 7:30am and we would love to see as many kids and their DADS/SOMs( Significant other Males), as possible. As the day coincides with “Footy Colours Day”, there should be lots of colour and movement, raffles, a bit of “Jack in the Pack”, some Handball, and a few hoops- just hanging with DAD (bright and early).

This Saturday, the DADS through the AFL, have organised FREE TICKETS to the Tigers vs SAINTS at the MCG. One that should be a cracking game as it is “SIR NICK REIWOLDT’S” last game in the Red, Black and White and will no doubt be memorable with the Tigers possibly making their onslaught to the finals! If your child has never been to the MCG or just loves their footy, here is your chance.

I have received many emails back to say that they would rather watch grass grow than see the Tigers, but may I say this has been mostly from Carlton supporters.

The game starts at 3:20pm, so if you are interested, please contact dogs@gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au ASAP, limited tickets 3-4 per family.

On Thursday September 8th, we will have another gathering at 7pm for dinner. We will announce the venue in the coming week. 

Thanks for all your support and communications and we look forward to seeing many of you soon.