One of the things that makes our school community so wonderful is the multitude of volunteers who give their precious time and efforts to help our school. From helping clear the trees from the storm, to running the Mothers and Fathers Day stalls, to BBQs, school sports or any other volunteering done behind the scenes, we appreciate our volunteers and the time they donate.

A special mention to Jodie Morton for her single handed effort on Mother's Day and other events like election day SS, Fathers' Day,  Colour Run etc.  Took on the role and did a great job!!! Big special thanks! 

Just wanted to acknowledge an amazing volunteer. We have had a few people who have helped contact new books for the library over the last two years. This is a job that is so important, in order to get books out quickly for students to borrow. This year Kirsty Henning has come in regularly to check if I have any books. When I do she takes bags of them home to contact. She has been amazing! 

Nathan Smith (Wolfe's dad from RL) he has helped Keith post storm and done a lot of clean up around the school and Frank Smith carpark. He is still going and almost finished with Frank Smith. 

I just wanted to give a massive shout out to Peter McPheat for the phenomenal effort he put into enabling the students to participate in the musical theatre production Butch and Daisy Save the World. He absolutely poured his heart into it and gave an incredible amount of his time and resources. I know all families involved were extremely grateful and would really like him to be acknowledged publicly at the celebration night. The children will never forget that experience!  

Thank you to the Netball coaches and Team Managers for all your amazing work. Kathryn Andrew, Sue Allen, Amber Yuill, Katrice White, Paul Dowling, Jenne Farrant, Anna Forgan, Sue Cooper, Lisa Richards, Janita Bentley, Kelly Mc Taggart, Sally Olgilvie 

All of the sporting coaches and organisers are phenomenal! My son has personally benefited from Natalie Galka, Mark Riesen and Nicola Murphy stepping up this year but there are so many sports and so many volunteers 

The school canteen and uniform shop wouldn’t fully function without its volunteers. A great bunch who love to give to the school. Anna Forgan, Kirsty Henning, Emma Kerkerz, Leigh Powell and Jodie Morton help out and we love having them. 

To everyone who helped on the Election BBQs, specifically Snag-cooker extraordinaire Robin, Cyndy, Sally (twice), Kim, Sara, Kristy (twice as well) Anna and Jane. Two in a year was a big ask, but we sold out both days and Cyndy may never chop onions again! 

How can you help the school in 2023? Keep an eye and ear out for calls for help on the P&F page, and remember to recognise and thank those who give their time to help our school and kids have the most wonderful experiences at and after school.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of those who have helped or donated their time to the school, but here are a number of volunteers who have been recognised by other school community members for their contributions this year. These were compiled from emails to the Governing Council and from the P&F Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who sent in a mention recognising these special people.

Thanks,

-Sam

Governing Council Chair