Keeping Connected

This year the P&F is very fortunate to have a well-rounded committee of parents with children from Kindergarten through to Year 12, representing our entire school cohort.

Some parents are brand new to the School bringing fresh eyes, energy, and perspective to our endeavours while others are more battle-scarred and offer their experience and wisdom.

All members are united in the common purposes of promoting our School, encouraging a sense of community, and assisting our student groups to grow to become well-rounded young adults.

To achieve this, the P&F organises parent functions throughout the year. For many of us, core friend groups are formed between parents that we meet while we have children at school. Annually we host or support our Welcome Sundowner, Year Group Parent Get Togethers, Year 11/12 Ball Parent Meet and Mingle, Year 12 Graduation Soiree, Athletics Carnivals, Cross Country, Mothers and Fathers’ Days and Speech Nights.

We run fundraising events which encourage students, parents, and staff to come together as a unified group working towards common goals. We also provide funding for a wide range of projects throughout the school.

The year started with our annual Welcome Sundowner which was well attended with staff and parents enjoying delicious wines donated by Barrecca Wines while listening to the musical stylings of the School’s Big Band within the beautiful surroundings of the Tony Brooker Pavilion.

When Year 7 parents got together to meet at the Parade Hotel, it was wonderful to see so many parents from out of town, especially Busselton and Dunsborough. Year 11 and 12 parents were able to relax at the Zebu Bar after the stress and excitement of preparing the students for the annual Student Executive Ball. The Mothers’ Day breakfast saw mothers enjoying breakfast cooked by volunteer dads and fresh coffee from the P&F Van.

The fourth Music Pod was delivered during the Term 1 break. The Yellow Pod completes this part of the music precinct and the P&F is proud to have supported the project. The next project commencing will be in the music department to create a new larger rehearsal space.

Keep an eye out for everything P&F on our website and www.facebook.com/ bcgspnfassociation

Mrs Stacey Harrison :: P&F President

Boarding Focus

At the start of the year, Boarding welcomed two new Boarding Supervisors; Visual Arts teacher

Ms Caroline Cooper and Science teacher

Dr Rachael Williams. Both teachers have enjoyed getting to know the students on a different level outside of school, and are excited to bring their own unique flair to the Boarding community.