In the Know

PFA Update

Kirsten Brooks, PFA President

 

One of the downsides of being in a small or open plan house is finding a quiet space to work or to take time out, and one of the positives is hearing the conversations between the students. 

 

There are disappointments shared and there are reassurances and kindnesses: 

‘It's ok to feel sad/overwhelmed’, ‘Look, its Spring outside … leaves, flowers, longer sunshine hours and chickens are laying again’, ‘This will pass’, ‘I’ll look after you’, ‘We’ll look after ourselves together.’ 

 

Congratulations parents on nurturing capable beings. The students’ kindness and support of one another has been heart-warming to see.

Kilvington Cares

Our super impressive cooks have been providing care to our families and staff throughout the pandemic. I can’t thank them enough for their generosity and kindness. The meals and treats have reminded us that we are not alone. 

 

Thank you to our Kilvington Cares Coordinator Christina Welsford, and her extraordinary team of carers. And to all our families, hang in there.

Lolly station collection point for staff

PFA set up a lolly station collection point in the Staff Lounge a couple of weeks ago and very much enjoyed letting the staff know how much we appreciate their efforts and care. Thank you to all our staff.

SHUS update

SHUS is still scheduled for 4 September in Dalton Hall, 9.00am – 12.00pm (dependent on restrictions). Please check KCEE on Friday 3 September. The SHUS date following that is 9 October.

Social sewing/crafting dates

Craft sessions are being offered by our Craft Team to prepare goods for upcoming events, share skills and have fun together. 

 

Date: Tuesday 31 August, 7.00 – 9.00pm

Location: Zoom

 

All abilities welcome. Sign up here. 

Father's Day gift stall and Father's Day breakfast 

The Father’s Gift Stall has been cancelled. I thank the many volunteers who signed up to set up and help on the day. Also, to our gift purchase team, your work has not been wasted and we look forward to holding a stall in 2022. 

 

The Father’s Day Breakfast is unlikely now to be held at the Rosstown, and we are preparing a backup plan of a 45min session on Zoom to celebrate our families. Stay tuned for further information.

Term 3 dates

Sign up for all the events here.

  • 31 August – Crafting Group, 7.00 – 9.00pm, Zoom link on KCEE.
  • 3 September – Father’s Day Celebration, Zoom.
  • 4 September – SHUS, 9.00 – 11.00am, Dalton Hall.
  • 7 September – PFA General, 7.30 - 8.30pm, Staff Lounge/Zoom.
  • 14, 16 September – Years 5/6 Production Hospitality (postponed).
  • 17 September –  JS Footy Day BBQ.

PFA 2022 expressions of interest

The 2022 PFA and CSR sign up is open. I encourage you to consider signing up and making the most of the opportunities we might have next year to come together. This signup is an indication of your interest and positions will be awarded at the AGM in November.  

 

There are several of us leaving with our Year 12 students, and to ensure a smooth transition we would like to fill the signups now. Should you wish to discuss any role in the Exec or on the team, please contact ck.ten@hotmail.com

 

I wish you a comfortable couple of weeks and encourage you to connect with friends and cohort.