ST.PAUL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, BENTLEIGH
PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

"Evidence is consistent, positive and convincing:
families are a major influence on their children’s
achievement in school and through life."
*A New Wave of Evidence. The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement. (Henderson & Mapp, 2002, USA).
ATTEND A MEETING!
@ 7.30pm in the staffroom

Top Ten Reasons to Join the P & F!
10. It's a great way to meet other families with children the same age as your own.
9. You will become a greater part of your children's early learning experiences.
8. You can help raise money for a great cause - your children's education.
7. You'll get to know the teachers at school and to understand their needs and ideas.
6. It's one more way to meet and talk with school administrators like the principal and assistant principal.
5. You can create, plan and execute fun events for the whole family.
4. It's an hour or so off each month from your hectic household routine.
3. Camaraderie.
2. You'll experience feelings of self-worth through volunteering your time and seeing your efforts pay off in the smilies of your children and their friends.
1. And finally, the number one reason to join us....WE NEED YOU!
22 FEB
Our next meeting is...
St. Paul's in Instagram
Silent Auction item in 2013 sold at major fundraiser.
Taken by Grade 6 students and compiled by a volunteer parent, Donna Campbell
Getting Involved!
Any amount of involvement at the school is valued, no matter how small.
We are always happy to accept help from anyone in our school community, whether it be as a coordinator, or as a helper for a couple of hours at the Mother's Day Stall.
Your involvement in the P & F is dictated by you, but please don't wait to be asked. Let us know!
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Ways to get Involved:
Here is a list of activites/events the P & F run. If there's something that sparks your interest or if you need more information, please email us on: stpaulspandf@spbentleigh.catholic.edu.au
Bush Dance
Canteen
Class Reps
Dads' Cricket Team
Dads' Drinks and/or dinners
Dads' golf days and barefoot lawn bowls
Dads' Footy Team
Father's Day Stall and Breakfast
Fete
Mums' Movie Nights
Mums' Drinks and/or dinners
Mums' Footy Team
Mother's Day Stall and Breakfast
New Parents' Morning Tea
Parent Support Network
Prep Parents' Morning Tea
Trivia Night/ Major Fundraising Night
Uniform Shop