Our hard working Executive committee has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, to ensure your P&C is maintained in accordance with the many legal requirements we are required to fulfill.  If anyone has ever tried to ring the ATO for a quick response you will appreciate the fun we have been having!  On a positive note, this thankless work has given us the chance to seize opportunities available to us to develop and strengthen the systems and processes we have in place to keep our association running smoothly.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and highlight the work of our committed executive Libby Hamilton, Narelle Headley and our Canteen Subcommittee convener Lana Gibson. Furthermore our two staff members Fran Cockerill and Rebecca O’Brien (from the canteen) who have been working with the executive specifically to improve systems in the canteen.

Here is s snapshot of some of the behind the scenes work.

1. Canteen – P&C Business

The canteen is a business operated by the P&C. As you can imagine this brings with it a swag of requirements to meet and be on top of. I would like to thank Fran Cockerill for her tireless work in maintaining the books and financial accounts of the canteen to date. It truly is a large role, which Fran has done on top of her shared role as Canteen Coordinator.

Following a recent audit, the executive have accepted and acted on a recommendation to undertake the book keeping of the canteen. In doing so, Libby Hamilton and Narelle Headley are in the process of entering all data into MYOB and will share the book keeping function for an interim period.  The executive will be monitoring the canteen closely to ensure that this important service to our school community is also a viable business. Reporting of the canteen financials will continue to be communicated to the P&C in subsequent canteen subcommittee reports.

2. Charitable Organisation Status

Our P&C is registered as a charitable organisation with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC). This status allows us to receive charitable tax concessions and be endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). Due to recent changes in the governance of charitable organisations, our ongoing reporting responsibilities have changed. We have been playing catch up on the reports and hope to have this finalised in the coming weeks. It is our intent to maintain this status and to explore the benefits this may bring to our association.

In the last week we have also seen some fabulous engagement with our school community through the Screen Free Challenge.  This initiative was the brain child of our Fundraising Coordinator Keira Bury. The community partnerships formed with the Nanna's from the Bowling club, our Sponsor Abel McGrath and the support from the online community thanks to Maggie Dent has been overwhelmning.  Check out further details below, but I would like to thank Keira for trying something new and raising over $3 000 for the school.  

Now that we are no longer 'unplugged' we hope you enjoy our latest P&C Enewsletter! 

The P&C Meeting was held on the 5th May 2015. The main points discussed are as follows:

• Ongoing discussions regarding traffic management strategies for Chandler Avenue.  Meetings have been held with the Town of Cambridge who has recommended an application for a cross walk.  Data will be collected for application purposes.  
• Up to $5 000 endorsed for the ELC to spend on resurfacing the area under the tree in the pre primary playground space, prior to winter, to prevent a muddy play space (and muddy kids!).
• The Skyline project has launched a website in order for the group to be able to market the project to prospective sponsors and community partners.

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of trivia and music brought to you by 'The One Thing Music Quiz' - as seen at previous ELC Quiz Nights.

Come along and support your school and have a fabulous night too!  Watch our basketball courts transform into an amazing venue - the Prom Marquee.   

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SCREEN FREE CHALLENGE

Thank you from Screen Free HQ: Chrissy Morrissey – for risking her TV career to switch off with us on day one. All the staff including Mr Walker, Mrs Brennan, Miss Hadley, Miss De Nardi and especially Mrs O’Neil for help and assistance at a minutes notice! Our edu-dance teacher Miss Osbourne for hosting her first ever 400+ hip hop dance class. All the patient Nanas that helped with knitting workshops. Abel McGrath for printing our flyers. Maggie Dent for the big Facebook shoutout! Fran Cockerill for setting up the yummy Snack Shack stall at the Screen Free picnic and for finishing the first square for our knitted blanket for Nepal. The Skyline team for giving us an inspiring project to work towards http://www.theskylineproject.com.au/.                                                              Mostly thanks to the awesome FPPS kids who showed us how much fun 5 days off the screens can be…donations accepted till May 20…current total: $3014

MOTHERS DAY STALL

Another year of happy mothers with the Mothers Day Stall being a great success. A big thank you  to Narelle Klvac,Cindy Aitkenhead, Jodi Clayton, Claudia Cooper, Andrea Gilbey, Lani Coleman, Rebecca Letch, Karen Wilson, Justine Burnett, Michelle Arnold, Andrea Tommasone, Kath Jones, Liz Soutar, Fiona O'Brien, Phillida Prodic, Jane Dunwoodie, Emily Redhead, Sarah Godkin and Teresa Marshment for  organising and helping with the stall.

The Skyline Project is making good progress!  We are still in the consultation phase, with presentations and meetings on the go with the P&C, Mr Walker, the teaching staff and School Board.  We had an information display at the Screen Free Picnic last Friday to allow interested parents to have a look at the plans, ask questions and volunteer to help with certain aspects of the project if they are able to.  We are still looking for;

• Landscape Architect
• Builder
• Carpenter
• Paving (limestone pours and kerbing)
• Sculptural Artist
• Electrician
• Lighting Specialist
• Project Manager
• Fundraising Volunteers
• Landscape Supplies
• Busy Bee Helpers

We have almost finished the estimation process and will start to get quotes from suppliers in the coming weeks.

Proceeds from our Fundraising Events will go towards building The Skyline Project.  Please support this project and the fundraising events as it will benefit all children and their families who attend FPPS.  For more information, please visit our Skyline Website.

The Kindy children have all received a Better Beginnings library bag from the city of Cambridge library which they are enjoying. The Kindy home corner is set up as a hospital for the babies. If anyone has anything to donate to the Kindy hospital that would be very welcome. Items must be new and clean.

A Pre-Primary busy bee is scheduled for Sunday 17th May. Volunteers are needed to help with various jobs on the day.  Thank you to Libby Radalj for organising this. Please see Libby if you are able to help in any way.

The quiz night is fast approaching. It is on Saturday 23rd May. Volunteers are needed to help with setting up on the day. Please contact Kristy Corbett if you can help. Please put your name down on a table if you have not already done so. Donations are sought from Kindy and Pre-Primary families to make up some gourmet hampers. More information on this will be sent out by the class reps.  We are looking forward to seeing many Kindy and Pre-Primary families there for a fun night out.

It’s getting to that time of the year when jumpers will soon be getting misplaced and the lunch boxes are not where they should be!

Please remember that Floreat Park Primary School is set up as a fundraising group on the BRIGHT STAR KIDS label website so if you are looking for labels, please consider buying them through Bright Star. There is no longer a direct link required, just go to the Bright Star website www.brightstarkids.com.au and then choose your group’s name (Floreat Park) in the “Nominate a Fundraiser” section at the final step of checkout - thats the important step!
The way it works is explained below “Your members can buy online, and have their order sent directly to their home. Each sale will give your group 15% commission, and once you reach $50 in commissions you can get paid. No messy paperwork, payments or hassle to deal with. It’s all done automatically in your fundraising account”

The ELC have already received hundreds of dollars in commissions since it was set up a few years ago and always appreciate your support!