SPA update
Shelly Shark Tank
Shelly Shark Tank is an opportunity for students to pitch their ideas on how to enhance our school: you have $500 – what innovation or idea would you bring to Shelford?
Your submission needs to include:
- Your name/team members names
- What is your suggestion? Why?
- How will this benefit the school community?
There are two categories that will be awarded:
- Junior School
- Senior School
The winning individual or category in each team will implement their ideas.
Please submit via the followinglink by Sunday 14 August.
Questions can be directed to spa@shelford.vic.edu.au
The selection panel will consist of Shelford parents, teachers and students.
Father's Day stall
Thursday 1 September
The Father's Day stall will hold a range of $5 and $10 gifts for dads. Junior School girls will be able to purchase gifts in periods 1 and 2, and remaining gifts will be available for any students to purchase at recess.
We are asking for volunteers to assist on the day. Please email spa@shelford.vic.edu.au if interested in assisting.
Father's Day breakfast
We are delighted to invite you to our Father's Day breakfast.
Friday 2 September, 7.30am
Tickets: $15 per person
Please RSVP by 29 August
The morning will include a drink and light breakfast. Games will be provided to suit all participants.
Any ticket profits will go to Compass Community Care projects, including the Ukrainian Refugee and Displaced Persons Support Program. Compass Community Care is working closely with the Student Service Learning team.
Shelford Board of Governors and SPA forum
Topic – Thriving students: readiness for tertiary studies and the world of work
Wednesday 7 September, 7–8pm Shelford Hall
You are invited to join our open discussion themed Thriving students: readiness for tertiary studies and the world of work with Shelford Board of Governors, Shelford Parents’ Association (SPA) representatives, Shelford Principal and senior staff on Wednesday 7 September.
Parent Cocktail Party
We are delighted to invite you to our inaugural Parent Cocktail Party.
Friday 9 September
From 7.30pm
Tickets: $72
Limited tickets available
Please RSVP by 4 September
The evening will include a welcome drink and canapés as well as entertainment from the fabulous Ms Della Katessen.
If you have anything that you would like to donate for a raffle prize, please get in touch with us at spa@shelford.vic.edu.au
Secondhand uniform sale
The next second-hand uniform sale is on:
- Saturday 1 October 2022, 9am–12pm
The sale is in Room 4 and entry is via the milk gate.
Selling your uniforms
Those wishing to bring uniform items in to school for sale must complete the Contract of sale (please click and complete form). Uniforms can be dropped to Reception during school hours. All items must be laundered, clean and in saleable condition.
Volunteering
A huge thank you to everyone who is involved with SPA across the School. We are delighted to welcome Ritika to the SPA committee.
If you would like to volunteer in the Uniform Shop or any of the other events, please contact spa@shelford.vic.edu.au
Andy Langridge
President, SPA Committee