St Pius X School - P&F Committee

About the Parents and Friends Committee

The Parents and Friends’ Committee is run by parents in the school community. The Committee organise community events throughout the school year to promote and extend the wonderful community spirit of our school and to raise funds to contribute towards valuable resources for our children. 

The Committee currently has the following position holders for 2021: 

Co – Chairs: Francine Schiller and Jodie Fitzgerald 

Secretary: Nadia Pryzibilla 

Treasurer: Tracy Tepe 

Being involved in the 'Parents and Friends’ Committee provides a fantastic opportunity to meet other parents and to demonstrate the value of community spirit to our children. 

The Committee meet monthly and welcome everyone in our school community to participate. You don’t need to attend every meeting to be part of the Committee. We understand that family life is busy so we are happy to receive your input however best works for you and your family. 

2021 Meeting Schedule 

Meetings held at 7:00pm in the Staff Room 

• Tuesday March 2nd - Term 1, Week 6 
• Tuesday April 6th - Term 1, Week 11 
• Tuesday May 4th - Term 2, Week 2 
• Tuesday June 1st - Term 2, Week 6 
• Tuesday August 3rd - Term 3, Week 3 
• Tuesday September 7th - Term 3, Week 7 
• Tuesday November 2nd - Term 4, Week 4 
• December Date to be decided, P&F Committee wrap up Term 4, Week 8 

2021 Draft Calendar of Events 

At our first meeting in February, the Committee decided on a number of events for the year. With the ongoing challenges posed by COVID for larger gatherings we have decided that in addition to organising some of our usual annual events, we will look to find new ways for members of school community to connect with one another. 

• Easter Raffle
• School Disco 
• Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Stall 
• Quiz Night
• Festival of Lights / Diwali 

In addition to these events we are looking at other events that will be held off the school grounds including; Family Fun at Megacourts, Ten-Pin Bowling and a “Mum’s Night out”. 

We would love to hear any other ideas for events that we can organise. If you would like to be involved in helping with any of our events, please let the Committee know! 

Fundraising 

During the year the Committee organise some fund-raising events. Funds raised are used to enrich the children’s learning environment and curriculum. In recent years we have provided funds for: 

• The Footsteps Dance Program, which was enjoyed by all classes in the school 
• Tri-skills – a school gymnastics program provided to all classes 
• Purchasing resources for the school’s Literacy Program 

At the February meeting, the Committee identified that they would like to contribute to further Cyber Safety Awareness programs being run in the school. Further funding ideas will be discussed at the March meeting. 

How to contact the Parents and Friends Committee 

You can email us with your ideas and feedback at pandf@stpiusx.catholic.edu.au

From the P&F