Association of the P&F
The Association of Parents and Friends of St Andrew's comprises parents and guardians who plan and undertake programmes and events to build a stronger School community and to conduct programmes that raise ancillary funds to support the School's educational developments for all students.
The Association's role in fostering a greater sense of community is vital at St Andrew's as the School draws its students from a wide geographical spread across over 200 Sydney postcodes. This presents challenges to establish meaningful parent links across years and within class groups.
The Association conducts a number of events each year to raise funds for educational items and sporting, cultural, musical and ancillary equipment and services. The Association supports the Head of School and staff in matters relating to the welfare of students and their educational requirements. It monitors the School Canteen to ensure nutritional food is sold at competitive prices for all students.
The Association of the P&F coordinates certain fundraising events including Carnevale plus numerous functions such as the St Andrew's Dinner Dance, Mother's Day and Father's Day Breakfast, Kirrikee Picnic Day and other gatherings. Regular meetings are held during term where parents can exchange information on new or changing educational developments given by staff or external presenters or where personal development matters and parenting issues are discussed and shared.
To promote greater community spirit the Association of the P&F supports year group functions organised by parent convenors representing each cohort Year. These gatherings provide opportunities for parents to meet informally, to develop friendships and to link with other year families whose sons or daughters have built friendships at School. All parents are encouraged to pay a small annual membership fee to the Association to offset administrative costs.
P&F Committee Members 2007/08
Members of the organising committee for 2007/08 (with their child's school year) include:
|
Member |
Position |
School Year |
|
Mr Jonathan Ladd |
President |
Year 11 |
|
Ms Robyn Lauder |
Vice President / Treasurer |
Year 8 |
|
Mr Mark McGrouther |
Secretary |
Year 12 |
P&F Calendar of Events 2008
|
Welcome Morning Tea / Coffee, School Foyer |
Wednesday 30 January, 8.30am to 11.30am |
|
Parent Convenors Welcome Meeting, BBC |
Wednesday 20 February, 6.30pm to 7.30pm |
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P&F Welcome Meeting, BBC, 2008 Activities and Planning |
Wednesday 20 February, 7.30pm |
|
P&F Meeting |
Wednesday 12 March, 6.30pm |
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Kirrikee Picnic Day |
Saturday 29 March |
|
P&F Meeting |
Wednesday 9 April, 7.00pm |
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Parent Convenors Meeting |
Tuesday 6 May, 7.00pm |
|
Secondary Mothers’ Day Celebration |
Thursday 8 May |
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Junior Mothers’ Day Celebration |
Friday 9 May |
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P&F Meeting |
Wednesday 14 May, 7.00pm |
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Grandparents’ Day – Senior and Middle School |
Tuesday 3 June |
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P&F Meeting |
Wednesday 11 June, 7.00pm |
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Annual Dinner |
Saturday 14 June, 7.00pm |
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Trivia Night |
Saturday 9 August, 7.00pm |
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P&F Meeting |
Wednesday 13 August, 7.00pm |
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Grandparents’ Day - Junior School and Gawura |
Date in September to be advised |
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Secondary Fathers’ Day Celebration |
Thursday 4 September |
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Junior Fathers’ Day Celebration |
Friday 5 September |
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P&F Meeting |
Wednesday 10 September, 7.00pm |
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Parent Convenors Meeting |
Tuesday 21 October, 7.00pm |
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Carnevale in Sydney Square |
Friday 7 November |
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P&F Meeting |
Wednesday12 November, 7.00pm |
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Volunteers’ Thank You Supper |
Friday 21 November, 6.30 pm |
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Association of P&F AGM |
Wednesday 26 November, 7.00pm |
Visit the Australian Parents Council for information on funding for non-government schools.
If you would like more information regarding the Association of the P&F or Parent Convenor Groups, please contact Jonathan Ladd (President) 0412 002 282 or Robyn Lauder (Vice President) 0417 253 620 or email to p&f@sacs.nsw.edu.au.
