Parents’ and Friends’ Association
The P&F held its annual general meeting on Tuesday night and many thanks to those who were able to attend.
It is my pleasure to announce that the P&F has a new President, Mrs Penny Newton, whose daughter is in Year 6.
Penny bravely put up her hand to take on the President’s role after reading my “ad” in BTGG last week, and after some encounters with me at the Welcome Drinks and subsequent meetings. Already I am impressed by Penny’s preparations for the role, her attention to detail and her willingness to work hard. I cannot thank Penny enough for volunteering to steer the P&F for the next two years, and to bring her own very substantial flair and abilities to the P&F. Please do congratulate Penny when you next see her and thank her again from me.
I would also like to thank Sam Brampton, Alex Lock and Nicole Sorby who have all now stepped down from the P&F. Alex has worked extremely hard over the last almost three years running the Treasury, putting rigorous processes in place and keeping on top of the accounts, not to mention being the very last person to leave the Festival on Forbes late that night after all the finances were complete. Sam is the outgoing Company Secretary and has been keeping us all informed of where to be when, taking copious notes and preparing minutes etc, and always with a smile. Nicole has done a wonderful job as Secondary School Events Co-ordinator. Many of you will know her from this role – she answers your emails, helps you with bookings and gives you all the advice you need, and always promptly and with good humour. Our deepest gratitude.
Your P&F for 2020 is:
| Penny Newtown | President |
| Emma Holmes | Secretary and Public Officer |
| Jenne Tsangaris | Vice President and Secondary School Co-ordinator |
| Penny Gerstle | Vice President |
| Peter Girdis | Treasurer |
| Elisabeth Drysdale | Primary School Events Co-ordinator |
| Claudine Cooney | Primary School Convenor |
| Yoko Kosugi | Secondary School Convenor |
| Andy Collins | Committee member (Data) |
| Marco Piazza | Committee member (Events) |
| Amanda Lintott | Old Girls Union Co-representative |
| Candice Bailey | Old Girls Union Co-representative |
The P&F’s audited accounts are now available, so please do not hesitate to contact Peter Girdis, Treasurer, through the General Office, should you like a copy.
Thank you so much to all our School community for your many years of help and support. It has been my pleasure and honour to lead the P&F over recent years and I look forward to bumping into you all from time to time.
Fondest farewell,
Penny Gerstle
