PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION The 2007 committee members are: PRESIDENT: Paul Hocking VICE PRESIDENT: Bernadette Rahme TREASURER: Donna Paton SECRETARY: Gai Lambert CCS PARENT REP: Christine Payne A reminder that our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8.00 pm in the staffroom and everyone is welcome to come along and then join all afterwards and share a cuppa. We are looking to the parent body for ideas and support as this is quite new and different to what we have previously done. P&F NEWS Our 2008 fundraising efforts were a great success. We were able to donate $25,000 towards much needed air conditioning in C Block. Suggested activities for 2009 will be geared towards community building. We are a small group but make a big difference in the College. 100% of any funds raised goes to projects that benefit all students. A few suggestions being considered in 2009 are a Trivia Night, Garage Sale, Movie Night, Bus trip, Bowling Nights, etc. A reminder that 2009 is our Jubilee Year and the Parent & Friend Association has been active in the College for the 50 years. We are looking forward to being part of the various celebrations throughout the College in 2009. Please come along to a meeting this year. There are many opportunities to show support and encouragement of our son's school life. This is a great opportunity to find out what is happening in the College and have a say in what you would like to see happen. Funds are raised each year for school projects and the support of parents in selling tickets and participating in social activities is expected, otherwise the burden rests with a few willing workers. P&F ENTERTAINMENT BOOK We have sold these books successfully over the past 3 years with many parents being repeat supporters. Vicki has the new 2008/2009 books in the shop now. Cost is: $55.00 for the Pmatta/Hills/Blue Mtns/Macarthur and $65.00 for Sydney or Sydney North ; $10.00 from each sale goes directly to the P&F. Great Gift Idea. It contains over $15,000 worth of offers from places everywhere like McDonalds and Gloria Jeans Coffees to Hog's Breath Café. You only need to use the book once or twice and it pays for itself! This year they have an offer from Coles that allows you to save 5% every time you visit Coles by purchasing gift cards online. With the average family spending $200 pw, that adds up to savings over $500 over the course of the year! Mums will love the new book which contains 25% OFF full retail price lingerie, sleepwear & swimwear. Up to 50% off rrp of over 250 brands of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, haircare & vitamins and up to 20% off magazine subscriptions. Vicki has stock for immediate delivery - send your payment into Vicki at the Uniform Shop. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to SAVE! SHOP TILL YOU DROP BUS TRIP This event held on 14th November costs $53 a seat, which includes eleven shops to visit and lunch. Shops include: Studio Ten Clothing, Corell Footwear, Manchester Warehouse/Semara Home & Gift Warehouse, Base Christmas & Variety Warehouse, Elle Jewellery/Essential Collections/Book Margins/Some Kind of Bliss, Gordon Smith Basics, Trackmaster/Sandler/Sportscraft, Handbag Factory, Dolci D’oro, Surprise visit! Scrumptious Lunch at the Intersection at Ramsgate too!