Parents and Friends.

Yes, we have a Parents and Friends Association. (PFA) We structure ours a bit different from other schools after we researched some good models and found one that is based on how many community groups operate.  We have a very small organising committee who set up a timetable of events for the year. Parents and Friends then nominate for an event or events that suits their interest, expertise or time. Most of our volunteers volunteer for one event, so a parents commitment is only for the time of that one event. That suits most families much better than having to come to regular meetings throughout the year. There commitment is for one event only. This model has taken much of the stress of a small group of volunteers organising every event for the year. Our events are individualised.

The Parents and Friends Association (P and F) supports the school through Fundraising, organising events and providing other support to staff, students and families. It is a great way to help the school and to meet other families in the school. (and have a bit of fun.)

Some of the things we help to organise include

- Welcoming new families to the school.

- Icy pole sales to the students.

- Colour Run

- Christmas and Easter raffles

- Quiz nights and other events

The Parents and Friends Association has an organising group who coordinates the activities planned throughout the year.

The contact address for the organising Group is cg@smwilliamstown.catholic.edu.au