P&C Bulletin – 1 April 2014 Markets What a fantastic day! We were entertained on vocals by Felix (KM) and Timothy (4/5D) accompanying their parents, Danielle and Richard ; the kids frolicked on a jumping castle; had their faces painted; and played tug-o-war and many other games courtesy of Christian from Garden Games. There were many tasty snacks and a fabulous array of goods to purchase from 92 stallholders. And the weather was kind to us too, which is always a bonus. All in all a great success, with $4,400 raised after costs for the School. All of this will go towards Stage 2 of the playground renovation. There are many, many people to thank and we hope we have not left anyone out – it was a hectic day: Bex (Isobella, KM), Cathy (Miah, 4/5D), Delia (Mahli, KM), Fiona (Finn, 2A), Jade and Ray (Ava, 2/3P), Jane (Alex, KB), Jinan (Mia, KM), Kayo (Lehon, 5/6D and Norah 3/4N), Kelly (Gabby, 3/4N and Charlotte, 1P), Kirsty (Sophie, 3/4N and Daniel, KB) Libby (Oliver, 2A & Benji, KB), Lotta (Zoe 3/4N), Lynette (Tenzin, 3/4N & and Finnian, 1P), Mia (Axl, 1H) Michelle (Sante, 5/6D & Sapphire, 2/3P) Nick and Jacquie (Charlotte, 5/6D and Eliza, 3/4N), Pandora (Naomi, 3/4N), Peter (Tallulah, 4/5D & Matilda, 2A), Peter and Robyn (Cameron, 3/4N), Rachel & Mark (Jack, 2A & Charlie, KM), Rachel (Bruno, 1P), Sarah (Gracie, KB), Sarah (Hester, 3/4N), Sarah (Kaitlyn, 1H), Silke (Noah, 5/6D & Jasper, 1H), Tomomi (Airi, 5/6D and Yuuta, 2/3P), Valerie (Maddison, 4/5D and Will, 2A) and Vince (Zac, 5/6D and Philippa, 4/5D). It was great to see so many new parents helping out. All these volunteers did a range of things including getting stall holders set up, picking up bread and ice, cooking up a storm on the BBQ and serving snags, biscuits and cakes, looking after kids on the jumping castle and generally clearing up. Thanks too to those parents/carers who contributed baked treats to sell. The BBQ made $1,680 profit and the cake stall made $410. The jumping castle made a profit of $320. As usual, markets coordinators, Antonella (Zac, 5/6D and Philippa, 4/5D) and Julian (Axel, 4/5D and Freya, KB) kept many balls in the air leading up to the markets and on the day. The next markets date is not yet fixed but likely to be in June or July. Keep an eye on the markets page of the P&C’s website and on the Facebook page.

Canteen special for tomorrow The weekly special is Hokkien noodles with chicken, carrot, beans and onion, in a delicious oyster sauce. There are two sizes to choose from - small ($3.50) - large ($4.50).

Last P&C meeting – discussion items The last meeting was on 17 March. The President’s report for 2013-14 is on the P&C website and has been reproduced in Whispers. Some items discussed were:  the new playground – all were happy with progress; the second stage can commence and funding is secured  available funds – there are sufficient funds to be able to contribute significantly towards a number of School initiatives this year and next  the multi-cultural wall at the back of the police station - the P&C will likely fund the cost of paint and a design proposal is forthcoming  Mr Nogher will be co-ordinating funding requests to be made by the School of the P&C. These will be submitted in time for discussion at the next meeting (on 19 May) regarding possible expenditure on computers, library upgrade, for example  The same DJ as last year has been booked for the Halloween disco, which is locked in for Saturday, 1 November in the School hall.

Winter uniforms These can be purchased from the onsite uniform shop, being navy long pants and zip up jackets and long sleeve yellow polo shirts. The girls’ navy tunic can be purchased at Wylie’s School Wear. For parents/carers new to the School, the uniform is set out on the P&C website.

This Bulletin What do you want to hear about? Traditionally, the Bulletin has come out each Tuesday and the Comms coordinators will be considering whether that is necessary or whether to move to a monthly format. However, we want to hear from you first. The P&C website will be regularly updated. The Bulletin provides a great way to share information about our School, delivered conveniently into your inbox. However, you may prefer to check out the website from time to time instead. If you think there are areas that should be covered, please let us know and let us know how frequently you would like to receive it. You can contact the Comms coordinators via [email protected]

Next P&C meeting Due to holidays in April, the next meeting is Monday, 19 May at 6pm in the teachers’ staffroom on the first floor. All are welcome. It costs a mere gold coin per family to join the P&C for the year and the ways to contribute to the School are endless. Jane & Jacqueline WPS Communications coordinators