Parents and Friends Association

ELTON RASMUSSEN

President of the

Parents and Friends Association

On behalf of The Southport School Parents and Friends Association, it is my pleasure to outline how this year’s committee has assisted The Southport School, the Support Groups and ultimately the students of 2014. The P&F commenced the year with a new Treasurer, Mrs Luella Smith, as well as returning members Mahnez Nelson, Francine Setchell, Kathryn Scaysbrook, Alan Parsons, Chryss Stone, Bob Myatt, Robert Hickson and Geoff King. I would like to thank each and every one of these people who have given so much of their own time once again, going beyond their already busy schedule of being a TSS parent and committing to projects and decision-making that assists all boys of TSS. This year we have had a change in format to the structure of the Parents and Friends committee. It now consists of a President, Treasurer, Secretary and a delegate from each Support Group within the School. This should make communication more efficient among all groups and the P&F, as well as encourage cooperation among the committees to take on collaborative projects rather than always going it alone for fundraising and providing equipment and infrastructure for the whole school.

We have 12 Support Groups working tirelessly in the School to enhance the opportunities and equipment that is available to the boys each year. A big thank you to all our “Friends of” groups for Tennis, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Music, Gymnastics, Rowing, Sailing, Basketball, Athletics, Prep and the Hand Up Support Group who support the Indigenous students in our School. Again, on behalf of the P&F I would like to thank all of those involved on these committees, who also give up their own time to enhance the experiences for the students.

The committee would like to express our most sincere thanks to Les and Lachlan for their committed work and most helpful advice in The Store. They really are a valued part of the TSS community. We would also like to thank Sue Miller, our new bookkeeper, whose professionalism and calmness under pressure has made life easier for all concerned.

I would also like to express the committee’s thanks and gratitude to the members of the School Council for their continued support throughout 2014. Many thanks also to Chairman Mr Fraser Perrin, the Headmaster, Mr Greg Wain, Business Manager Mr Ross Cardiff and especially to Deputy Headmaster Mr Alan Parsons, who always brings a calmness and a wealth of knowledge about the School to all meetings. Finally, on behalf of the P&F Committee and myself, I would like to wish the entire TSS community a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015. Best Wishes.