The tuckshop is running well with the help of volunteers. There are a few dates this term which need to be filled by a volunteer. Please get in touch with Alicia if you are available to assist. It is a great way to be involved in a school day with the children, they love to see the parents in the canteen and always greet them with big smiles. The CC has purchased a new fridge for the tuckshop from fundraising money as the old fridge was not working.

Thank you to the Meat Raffle volunteers. Meat trays are now being raffled instead of butchery vouchers which seems to be a popular change as the recent profits have been good.  

The Boots n Bling Cocktail Party is just around the corner. Shaun Ryan’s band ‘End of Daze’ will be the entertainment for the night. ‘End of Daze’ is a pub rock band and will play a good mix of old and modern rock classics to keep you dancing and singing well into the night. We all love Shaun’s music, and we all need a night out after weeks of wintery weather. It is an adult only event, so please book your babysitters and gather some friends to bring along. As it is a cocktail evening, you no longer need to book a table, just a ticket through Eventbrite. Tasty Table will be catering and there will be a bar available to purchase beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, and a few simple cocktails will be on offer. We ask that you please support this fundraiser and our initiative to host an evening of quality entertainment in Gundagai.

Have you seen our St. Pat’s Events Facebook page? Please like and share this page, as it is where we will post information about fundraising and social events organised by the CC. It will ensure the school Facebook page doesn’t get overloaded with posts and will be used for school activities and education related posts.

We continue to apply for grants. Recently Kim Paton applied for a grant through the Jeremiah Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund for representative sports uniforms. If successful, this will add to the funds donated by Riley Smith and Chase Robinson. We will keep you informed of the outcome.

A working bee will be organised for Saturday September 2^nd to prepare the school for the official opening of the new administration building and the playground upgrade. Please contact the school with your availability on this day, or another way that you may be able to contribute.

The CC is looking for NEW MEMBERS as a few of the current members have served their terms and will step down at the end of the year. If you are interested, please get in touch with one of the current members or Chris Baron. The CC meets twice a term and are involved in organising various social events and assisting the school with improvements and strategic direction. We would especially love to see involvement from infant’s school parents, as most of our current members have their children in the primary years.

Kate Graham

Secretary – Community Council