Burrendah P&C
Burrendah Primary School Parent and Citizens Association
Thank You Gilberts Fresh Market
Burrendah is part of the Gilberts Fresh Market Support our Schools (SOS) Program. The SOS Program donates 1% of customers’ spend to their nominated school, to use on whatever the school chooses.
This week we received a cheque from Gilbert's Fresh Market for $655.00, which we will use towards purchasing new reading books.
How to join?
Joining is simple. Just ask to sign up in-store (at the checkout) and nominate Burrendah Primary School as your chosen school. You will receive a card that is scanned each time you shop at Gilbert's. It’s that easy!
Who can join?
The SOS program is for anyone who would like to support our school - parents, teachers, family, and friends.
Supporting Burrendah Primary School P&C is as easy as doing your shopping!
P&C Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Our Fundraising Sausage sizzle on the 22nd of May was a super success! Thank you to all our wonderful school families for your cash donations, for volunteering on the day and of course for popping down for a sausage!
We raised over $2,600 which will go towards the nature playground! All this made possible by our very generous Sponsors!
Quiz Night
We have listened to your feedback and ideas and are extremely excited to announce that the P&Cfundraising efforts this year will be put towards a nature playground!!
The playground will cater to both our Junior and Senior students. This will greatly benefit the whole school and is in line with the school’s commitment to ensure that National Quality Standard 3.2 is met: “Outdoor and indoor spaces are organised and adapted to support every child’s participation and to engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural environments.”
Below are some of the benefits of nature play that have been widely researched internationally:
- Children who play in natural settings are more resistant to stress; have a lower incidence of behavioural disorders, anxiety, and depression; and have a higher measure of self-worth.
- Children who play in natural settings play in more diverse, imaginative, and creative ways, and show improved language and collaboration skills.
- Children who play in nature have more positive feelings about each other.
The P&C will be running various fundraisers throughout the year, which we hope all our school families can get behind to help us achieve this goal.
Our major fundraiser for the year will be a Quiz Night hosted by the P&C on Friday 18th June.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
During the quiz night, we will be running a silent auction. We are requesting that all families contribute an item that will be used to create themed hampers. If every family donates an item we will significantly reduce our expenditure and increase the funds raised. All donations will be gratefully received!
The hampers have been grouped into themes by classroom, which you can see below.
We ask that you or your child bring your donation to the school and place it in the box which has been made available in each classroom by no later than Friday 11th June.
Details on how and where to purchase your tickets for this fabulous, fun event will be made available very soon!
Please ensure that all donated items are new (or never used or opened) and non-perishable. If you would prefer to make a cash donation, please place this in a marked envelope in the P&C box in the office.
Room Number | Hamper Theme | Examples of Items to Donate |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3 | Gardeners Delight | Seed packs, sun hat, gardening gloves, small to med pots, secateurs/clippers, citronella candles, digging tools, watering can, sunscreen, insect repellent, Seasol or fertiliser, gardening store voucher, watering can, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 4, 5, 6 | Family Games/Movie Night | Board games, card games, re-usable popcorn containers, chocolates, lollies, popcorn, hot chocolate, coffee, soft drink, novelty mugs, marshmallows, a voucher for games or department store, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 7, 10, 11 | Fitness Fanatic | Fitness magazine, meal prep containers, Epsom salts, socks, yoga mat, protein powder, protein bars, weighted jump rope, stretch bands, resistance bands, hand weights, foam roller, gym ball, BlueTooth speaker, acupressure mat, magnesium supplement, deep heat, a gift card to a fitness/department store, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 12, 13, 14 | Foodie’s Gourmet | **All foods must be non-perishable and in new, unopened condition: Gourmet crackers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dukkha, olives, sundried tomatoes, coffee, teas, nuts, dried fruits, chutney, chocolates, gourmet biscuits, liquorice, fancy lollies, nougat, ice cream sauces/toppings, liquor store vouchers, nice serviettes, champagne, wine or beer glasses, coffee mugs, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 15, 16, 17 | New Baby | Wipes, cloths, wrap, bath lotion, bath toys, brush & comb, bib, teething rusks, food utensils, bottle cleaning brush, baby cups, floor toys, pram toys, socks, hat, bodysuit, leggings, t-shirt, headband, pyjamas, storage basket, cot sheets, coathangers, wall art, play mat, collapsible storage cube, mobile, memory journal, storage bags, night light, a voucher to a department or baby store, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 18, 19 | Arts n’ Crafts | Diamond art, scratch art, playdough, woodworks, puzzles, pop sticks, googly eyes, pompoms, coloured paper/card, pipe cleaners, sticky tape, marker pens, crayons, paints, colour-in books, sticker books, origami, glue gun, and refills, stencils, PVA glue, glitter glue, suncatcher kit, dream catcher kit, a voucher to art and craft store, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 21, 22, 23 | Pamper/Beauty | Hand cream, cuticle repair/nail treatment, body butter, face masks, lip balm, shower gel, body scrub, bath bombs, bubble bath, mini massager, loofah, pumice stone, heat pack, bed socks, organic herbal tea, hot chocolate, gourmet chocolates, gourmet cookies, nougat, scented candles, scented oils/diffuser, a voucher to a day spa, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 24, 25 | Cooking | Spatula, wooden spoons, tongs, silicone muffin trays, springform pan, cake tin, patty pans, cooking timer, oven mitts, silicone lids, garlic crusher, citrus juicer, skewers, melon baller/scoop, avocado slicer, nutcracker, ice trays, sushi mat, cutting board, spoon rest, apple corer, cherry pitter, cheese grater, citrus zester, teatowels, measuring spoons, measuring cups, olive oil, a voucher to a homewares store, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
| 26, 27, 28 | School Supplies/Stationery | Markers, crayons, coloured pencils, highlighters, packs of pens, coloured paper, notepads/notebooks, post-its, stickers, glue sticks, sticky tape, PVA glue, Officeworks voucher, pencil case, lunch box, library bag, headphones/ earphones, cash donation with your family name on the envelope. |
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR P&C EVENTS!
Throughout the year, the P&C will be running various fundraisers and events to raise money for our school, which enhances our children's education experience and creates happy memories of their time at primary school.
Understandably, not everyone can get to the P&C meetings and don't have the capacity to hold a role within the P&C. HOWEVER, there are still ways you can help!
We have set up a WhatsApp group called: 'P&C Volunteers 2021!' We are using this group to reach out to the wider school community at times when the P&C Committee simply cannot provide all the people required to successfully run an event.
If you are interested in assisting on an ad-hoc basis, all you need to do is send an email to burrendahpc@gmail.com. You will receive a reply email with a link to the 'P&C Volunteers 2021!" WhatsApp group.
Thank you very much for your support!