GREAT NEWS…. The CC was successful in our application for a $2500 grant through the Jeremiah Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund for representative sports uniforms!! This grant will add to the funds ($500) donated by Riley Smith and Chase Robinson, and fundraising money ($2000) will be used for the co-contribution that is required by the CC. Thank you to Kim Paton for making time to complete the grant for our school.

The Street Stall made over $4500 this year! Tash Smith and Lisa Peterson did an amazing job organising and running the stall. It was lovely to see some new ideas including earrings, hair accessories and craft. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, cooking and donations. We were fortunate to have some ex-St. Pat’s grandmothers and friends volunteer for us which we are grateful for.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to the Meat Raffles this year. The meat raffles have made approx. $5000, which is a great addition to our fundraising profits and worth the effort on Friday nights.

The CC is still working on the installation of the electronic school sign for Sheridan St. Lisa Ryan is completing the development application for the Council. The CC will contribute $12,955 from fundraising money to the cost of the sign.

Thank you to John Morgan for organising the Working Bee.  Although there were only a small number of families who attended, the group managed to get a lot of work done so the school looked fabulous for the opening of the new administration building and playground. The children who helped are to be commended for their hard work and contribution to their school – Darby Jones, Lachlan and Zoe Morgan, Molly and Josie Lott.

The Tuckshop requires more volunteers for next term. Parents, grandparents and friends of the school are welcome to volunteer. In the past we have had many grandmothers on tuckshop, and they have always enjoyed their day at the school. The day starts at about 9.30am and finishes about 2pm. Thank you to Alicia Hargreaves for keeping the tuckshop running throughout the year and giving up many of her Fridays to fill the roster.

Please support the ‘Are you Bogged?’ evening next term. We are running this with the Neighbourhood Centre as a community event. The event is free to attend and includes dinner and the speakers. A bar will be available on the night, which will allow the CC to do some fundraising for the school.

The CC continues to look for NEW MEMBERS!!  Currently we have not received any interest from parents for 2024. It is important for the school to have a strong parent voice to contribute to the running of the school. It is a great way to been involved and have your ideas for improvement heard. There are 2 meetings each term on a Tuesday evening. The workload is manageable as it is shared among members, and when further support is needed, we call on the wider parent body. St. Pat’s is known for its strong and active school community, and we need to keep this going.

Kate Graham

Secretary – Community Council