> From the PFA NATALIE POWER, PFA PRESIDENT As the new PFA President, I’ve felt honoured and excited to step into my role and take over the reins from the fabulous Kirsten Brooks. My goal from the beginning has been simple – to provide opportunities for our community to build on our relationships and remain connected through our range of PFA events. It’s been so wonderful to be back onsite and to welcome families both old and new with PFA events, including Welcome Back Picnics, the Mother’s Day Stall and Breakfast, and – most recently – hosting hospitality services at our Senior School Production of Mamma Mia! I would like to thank our wonderful team of Class Social Representatives (CSRs) who played an integral role in planning social opportunities for each cohort, as well as accommodating cascading PFA updates. In addition, our Kilvington Cares Program was instrumental in providing families with special home-cooked meals, especially while COVID impacted so many of us. It’s not just a meal; it’s also a message to let families know we’re thinking of them. Our Secondhand Uniform Shop (SHUS) evolved within its new dedicated space, providing a service to those families who no longer require their uniform sizes or families who are in the need of new sizes of great quality. I look forward to strengthening our community spirit by providing more opportunities for connection with others, ensuring many more special memories get made. Thank you to everyone who supported and got involved with PFA activities over the Semester. Your time and efforts are much appreciated and contribute enormously to our wonderful School community. The PFA has a huge variety of roles available so parents can contribute in whichever way suits them best. I asked a few members of our PFA community to tell us about their roles.
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Tash Lowe – Senior School Vice-President (SSVP)
Fiona Godfrey – Senior School Vice-President (SSVP)
Megan Andrew – Year 2 CSR
Being a SSVP has been an awesome way
Being a SSVP is a great way of being
one of the things I love most about the
of not only helping our amazing School, but
involved with the School. It’s been lots of
School. I vividly recall my first social event
also meeting so many amazing humans.
fun so far – meeting lovely people, getting
at Kilvington (the Junior School Welcome
The wealth of knowledge everyone has is
involved, connecting and helping out at
Back Picnic) when my now Year 5 son
fantastic, and putting all heads together
school events. It’s good being a part of it all.
was in ELC. The CSRs were so warm and
brings loads of great ideas. This is
welcoming. (Special shout out to Meikhaela
something I never thought I would do, but
Lou Cooper – Kilvington Cares Coordinator
I’m so glad I’m doing it now. I’m looking
I’m really enjoying coordinating the 2022
when my now Year 2 son commenced in
forward to the year ahead and being a
Kilvington Cares Food Program. Previously,
ELC, I was also very happy to take on a
part of what happens next!
I’ve been on the receiving end of meals, so
CSR role.
Alan Shanks, PFA Volunteer
I know the enormous value of the program
I was very excited to be invited by the PFA
and how nurtured you feel to receive a food
by another mum (Annaliese), and we’ve
to help with the Mother’s Day Stall this
care package on your doorstep in times
really enjoyed the chance to bring together
year. With our children now in Year 9 and
of need. Many thanks to all my team for
families and have some much-needed
Year 12, it was an opportunity to revisit
their enthusiasm and contributions, and
fun. Highlights have included ‘pizza at the
the wonderful memories Sarah and I have
we welcome anyone who wants to join the
park’, an Easter egg hunt, dads’ beer and
of our time in the Junior School. Thanks
team to continue to support the Kilvington
pizza nights, mums’ high teas, lunches
to the tireless work of the PFA, the stall
community in times of need.
and/or dinners and coffee catch-ups.
was well-stocked and ready by the time
Sasha Osowicki – 3YR ELC CSR
Families are always so enthusiastic; it’s
I arrived! I didn’t plan it that way, I promise!
I’m a joint CSR with Laura Lear for the
wonderful to experience the growing sense
I loved seeing the faces of the children as
ELC 3 Marine group. Being a CSR for the
of community and connection that will be
they came in to choose from a stunning
3-year-old ELC is a great opportunity to
there for many years to come.
selection of gifts for mums and special
help build a strong sense of community,
friends. It’s so wonderful to be back on
especially for those families new to the
Briohny Marshall – Secondhand Uniform Shop (SHUS) Coordinator
campus and to reconnect with old friends
School. It is a huge transition year for both
I started volunteering in the SHUS seven
and make new ones through the PFA!
children and their families. Parents, carers
years ago to get to know other parents and
and children are able to connect outside
be more involved in the School community.
of the class environment to have some fun
Working with a team of awesome
and build a sense of belonging.
volunteers, we provide a service for our
The sense of community at Kilvington is
who is still our amazing CSR now!) So,
In the last few years, I’ve been joined
School families to sell their old uniforms as well as come in and grab a bargain on some good quality secondhand items. Having my own kids see the value of volunteering (yes, they actually ask to come and help!), and getting to meet new people all the time are some of the great benefits of volunteering in this role.
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