Parenting advice goes down well

An unusual fundraiser targeting Gerringong Primary School dads has had a dual benefit – raising funds for 2024 literary resources and improving awareness of parenting strategies.

Organised by the P&C, the Dads@Stoic evening was a great success – although one of the organisers, Stu Brundson, says it was obvious to all that the real heroes were the ones who didn’t get to go out and stayed at home looking after the kids, “while we got to go out and have a beer!”.

“Dads@Stoic was a great way to meet other dads, sign up and get involved in the school, raise some funds and get inspired to learn about the chaotic but magical world of parenting and children,” he says.

“The School Principal, Kristina Goldthorp, was amazing and it was a credit to her to be in attendance and meet so many dads. Guest speaker Maggie Dent held the attention of everyone in the house.

“She is the most engaging and informative educator around such an important area and it was great to discuss and learn about so many important issues in a relaxed setting.”

Another dad, Matt Lyons, says the night was such a success that it’s an event for next year’s calendar.

“Most dads were caught laughing and nodding to Maggie’s approaches to raising kids.”

Nick Astin (husband of P&C President Suzy) says it was a really good turnout.

“Overall this was a great idea to get a lot of men together for a good cause.”

Mitch Brown says, “It was great to have a such an experienced and practical speaker talk about the day-to-day raising of our children.”

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