Parent & Friends
We had our second P&F meeting on Wednesday 6th March and had a great turnout! Some new and familiar faces and lots of sharing of new idea’s and yummy food!
We have two main activities in our sights at the moment:
- Easter raffle & hot cross bun fundraiser
- Election market & plant stall
Easter Raffle
The final day of Term 1 is a big Easter celebration. The children all participate in an Easter Bonnet parade and we draw a huge Easter raffle. To make the raffle a success, we are seeking donations of Easter eggs, craft, books, games and gift baskets which we will make into generous hampers. Donations can be dropped in at the office by Friday 22nd March. Hampers will go on display on Monday 25th and tickets will go on sale toward the end of term.
Hot Cross Bun-raiser
We are currently investigating the possibility of also running a Hot Cross Bun fundraiser. In the past it has been quite successful and it is very handy to have all your holiday bun needs delivered to the school! We’ll keep you posted.
Election Market – A call out for Green thumbs
As most of you would know, Monty PS is a busy voting centre and with a Federal Election looming, it is time to start preparing. Last year the school made nearly $4000 from the Election Market we ran during the State Election. It was a fantastic success and really was a whole school community effort.
A big part of the Election Market is our 'plant stall' and we are currently looking for parents/grandparents/green thumbs, to help us grow plants that we can sell. Whatever you like growing (seedlings, plants, herbs, succulents, terrariums), we are happy to take whatever you grow as a donation for our plant stall. The sooner we start growing plants, the bigger and healthier they will be by the election. Students will also be growing seedlings and making fantastic kokedamas (hanging gardens) in class for the stall.
If you can help by growing some plants for our stall, please either sign up at the office or send your details to Suzi at Michael_suzi@optusnet.com.au . Feel free to be creative with the type of container you plant in - bowl, cup, tea cup, whatever takes your creative fancy.
We are also seeking donations of small and medium sized black plastic pots for our green thumbs to fill with plants. Please drop any donations to the office by Friday 22nd March.
Save the date – Friday 10th May
Early in Term 2, we will have a Mothers Day breakfast on Friday 10th May and will also run our Mothers Day stall during the day. More information will be sent home at the beginning of Term 2, but for the moment please hold the date and time (7:30am – 9:00 am), so you can join your child for a delicious mothers day breakfast. Grandparents are also welcome!
Next meeting
Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday 25th March after assembly. Please join us in the SAKG Kitchen, as we wrap all the lovely Easter donations into fantastic hampers, and of course have a cuppa and a chat!
Many thanks,
Suzanne Smith
P&F President
0419434559
SEEKING DONATIONS –
Please drop to the school office by 22nd March
- Easter eggs, or Easter themed items for raffle hampers.
- Black plastic pots, small or medium, for growing plants.
- Parents/grandparents/green thumbs to grow plants for plant stall.