{"id":20352,"date":"2026-04-23T12:46:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=20352"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T03:48:13","slug":"from-the-pf-association-39","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/from-the-pf-association-39\/","title":{"rendered":"From the P&amp;F Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome back to Term 2! I hope all families enjoyed a relaxing school holiday period and a special Easter break filled with time to recharge and connect. It has been wonderful to see our school community return with such energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We ended Term 1 on a high with the hugely successful Endless Summer Disco, along with a number of fantastic year group family gatherings that brought everyone together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the scenes, the P&amp;F committee has been hard at work preparing for our upcoming Mother\u2019s Day celebrations, including our much-loved annual breakfast, lunch and Del Monte\/Gioia House market stall. We look forward to another busy and rewarding term ahead, with plenty of opportunities for our community to come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother\u2019s Day Celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please diarise these important events in recognition of our special Mothers, Grandmothers and Carers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother\u2019s Day Stall (Del Monte, Gioia House, Mary Bailey House &amp; St Lucy\u2019s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An independent shopping experience for our children, where they browse a vast selection of gifts in a \u2018market style\u2019 setup. This year\u2019s stall is full of colour and variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All gifts are $20 and tickets MUST be purchased by Friday 1 May. No extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1572723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book gift tickets here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stall dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gioia House: Monday 4 May<br>Del Monte: Tuesday 5 May<br>Prep 2-Day: Friday 8 May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother\u2019s Day Raffle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An annual raffle that raises funds for the P&amp;F. We have a great line up of prizes with our major prize being a weekend away in Queensland!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Draw date: <\/strong>7 May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rafflelink.com.au\/sscmothersday2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy raffle tickets here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mother\u2019s Day Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first allocation of tickets has sold out! However, due to demand we have added a small number of extra tickets. Don\u2019t delay, this lunch will sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: 7 May<br><strong>Time<\/strong>: 11.30am-2.30pm<br><strong>Location<\/strong>: ECCO, 2 St Georges Cres. Drummoyne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/events\/landing\/1545767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy lunch tickets here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakfast Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are calling on our Dads and Grandads to&nbsp;support our Mums by volunteering at our Mother\u2019s Day Breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: 7 May<br><strong>Time<\/strong>: 6.45am &#8211; 9.15am (help for some or all of this period)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/I04T4LUzQZJFscKM3rXuW2?mode=gi_t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join this WhatsApp Group if you can lend a hand.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Kindy Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6-732x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6-732x1024.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6-214x300.jpeg 214w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6-768x1075.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6-1097x1536.jpeg 1097w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6-107x150.jpeg 107w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-6.jpeg 1143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year Group Catch Ups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who attended the events organised by our Parent Representatives in Term 1. Our events ranged from post drop-off coffees to family gatherings and a popular Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you to our Reps who volunteer their time to organise these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/04\/Year-Group-Gatherings-UPDATED.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/04\/Year-Group-Gatherings-UPDATED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/04\/Year-Group-Gatherings-UPDATED.jpg 539w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/04\/Year-Group-Gatherings-UPDATED-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/04\/Year-Group-Gatherings-UPDATED-106x150.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endless Summer Disco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was so wonderful to see the kids dancing &amp; singing, the incredible and creative costumes and parents connecting \u2013 bringing our community together in the best possible way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big thank you to every parent, volunteer and helper who made the night happen \u2013 from our BBQ legends cooking 45kg+ of sausages <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/e0527131-608b-4887-90b8-ec964802c795\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/0804eddf-b472-4870-935c-80dda093fa92\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf2d\">, to the entry team, the amazing mums on food and everyone working behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A very special mention to our parent dad and photographer, Giovanni Portelli <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/1c71c556-e60c-452f-9075-4d5e115e1ca6\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcf8\"> \u2014 thank you for capturing these beautiful moments and always supporting our P&amp;F events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/giovanniportelliphotography.pic-time.com\/-2026-santasabinadel\/login?invitePToken2=AAAAAOQAAABXejLRKJkPtpy4tp0pgma-Mqfr&amp;&amp;redirect_back=%2f-2026-santasabinadel%2fgallery%3finvitePToken2%3dAAAAAOQAAABXejLRKJkPtpy4tp0pgma-Mqfr%26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enjoy some of these images here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jumana Commisso&nbsp;<\/strong><br>P&amp;F President&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Term 2! I hope all families enjoyed a relaxing school holiday period and a special Easter break filled with time to recharge and connect. It has been wonderful to see our school community return with such energy. 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