PTA


We have a very dedicated steering committee forming our PTA, which usually meets approx. once a month. Everyone is made more than welcome to attend, and new comers are greeted with open arms. The major function of the PTA is fundraising however they are more than willing to step into any area to help out the school. Besides the fundraising duties they undertake with such enthusiasm, they also plan and run afternoon teas for new-comers to the school. Our office holders for 2010 are ...
	Chairperson	~ Vicki Teulon
	Secretary	~ Terri Quinn and Julie Burchell
	Treasurer	~ Helen Baars
Please contact the school office for the next meeting date!

	ERO Quote: The school values its partnership with parents and welcomes parent involvement in school activities.


The night (and day) when everything turns G R E E N The Annual St Francis Irish Fling
	We have several annual fundraisers which are unique to St Francis - Our 'Irish Fling' on St Patricks day was a huge success again this year after St Patrick had arranged a lovely evening weather-wise for us. The crowds came out, and spent a very enjoyable evening being entertained and fed from our variety of delectable food stalls! The children all got into the swing of things and as much fun was had planning the stalls as there was running them. Overall rating - 2011 Irish Fling 10/10!!

Besides doing their own fundraising they also are very keen to help out with the BOT fundraising. - really our fundraising is just everybody leaping into help where-ever they can.

The PTA tend to raise money for specific items - shade cloths for the courtyard, playgrounds, subsidizing classroom trips, are some of the extras that St Francis has benefited from, while the BOT tend to raise money for the rather boring (but very necessary) things, like funding teacher aide salaries or providing additional resources etc.
At the end of each year, we make up calendars. These are individualised for each family and are a much sought after Christmas present for that 'difficult to buy for' aunty, uncle or grandparent! We now have people coming back and asking in advance when production will begin and when can they put in orders! Our top buyer is 12 so far!! (we love big families!)