From the Parents and Friends' Society

Parents & Friends

From the Parents and Friends' Society

THE Parents and Friends' Society was very active in Semester 1, 2010 with the aim of promoting and supporting community spirit within the College.

THE Pasar Malam held at the end of week three, was the biggest yet held at the College. The aim of the Pasar Malam is to have a relaxed, fun, sociable and entertaining evening which the whole College community can attend. This year, sand art, face painting, bubbles and icing cupcakes proved popular, as did the climbing wall, laser skirmish, disc golf, trampolines and 'Off With Ya Head'. Dave the Funny Man's energetic performances caused much hyperactivity. Meanwhile, Vivid Technicolour delighted our senses and Bollywood dancers tempted us to swing our hips, perhaps while we enjoyed a glass of wine. The Sambanistas kept the carnival atmosphere rolling with their cymbals, gongs and drums, while children joined them in a parade around the fairway.

A variety of craft, jewellery, candles, soap, clothing, preserves, giftware, skincare, olives, and even Henna Hands, were on display in the stalls. After a browse around the night market many enjoyed the various taste sensations that were available from the food stalls. The Student Council provided wonderful help coordinating various activities, and again, the Jailbreak proved popular with students exacting some revenge. I would like to thank everyone involved for their effort in making Pasar Malam 2010 the success it was.

The annual Quiz Night was well attended in May with 40 tables of parents, friends and past students teamed up into rock groups. Craig from Number One Music Quiz managed to shake a few brain cells with general knowledge, music questions, and other brain teasers. A silent auction was also held. Kids' Club proved popular with 90 children enrolled, and they enjoyed pizza and entertainment from Dave the Funny Man.

The P&F again hosted Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for Cancer Council Western Australia. Rubra Coffee kindly donated the coffee, and muffins and scones were available for a donation. The Junior School Lower Theatre provided a great cafe-style atmosphere for parents to gather for a chat after school drop off. Staff also popped in for a coffee. Muffins were taken to Junior School classrooms at recess time and Junior School students wore crazy hats for the day to promote awareness.

The P&F presents academic awards to Year 12 students on the basis of their performance in their final year and in the examinations. Twelve 2009 leavers who received Curriculum Council awards were presented with P&F cash awards at a formal assembly in March. Dux prizes were awarded to Catherine Jepp and Ferris Xu. The high standard of achievement in 2009 led to a record amount of money being awarded by the P&F to high performing students. Congratulations both to the students and to the College for this wonderful result. Sponsorship money was awarded to seven students during Semester 1 for various achievements at a state and national level. The P&F is proud to be able to assist students in their sporting, academic and cultural endeavours.

This year All Saints' College is 30 years old, and to celebrate, the P&F Society organised a Gala Dinner held at the Forrest Centre, Perth on Saturday, 28 August 2010. Parents, friends, Old Saints, current and former staff, along with members of the Board of Management, attended the memorable evening. Thankyou to everyone who helped celebrate this important milestonein the College's history.

Mrs Stephanie Macdonald P&F Society President