OKTOBERFEST 2009... a BIG hit!

OKTOBERFEST 2009 was recently held at the College with a great day had by all who attended. In fact, it was estimated over 2,000 people attended this year's event.

There was non-stop musical entertainment, with the Juior School choir, and various bands perfomring on the day. A range of rides and stalls kept both the young and the young at heart busy during the afternoon. And of course, being a rather warm day, the beer tent provided an excellent resting place

Staff, students and members of the wider College community donated lots of time in making the 2009 Oktoberfest one of the most eagerly awaited days on the College calendar.

The FCAC P&F... Who are we?

The Parents and Friends Committee is a "Principal's Committee" of the College. The P&F Committee for 2010 are as follows:

President: Heather Sugget
Vice-President and School Liaison person: Lindy Robbins
Treasurer: Aurora Bermudez
Secretary: Glenys Norton
Committee members: Alan Tait, Lee Catterall, Anthony Sandeman, Barry Hebinger, Claire Riddell, Fiona MacDonald

Members: All parents, staff, and friends of the school.

Why are we here?

The main roles of the P&F are:

• To encourage and provide opportunities for friendship and networking within the College Community.
• To facilitate ongoing and constructive communication between the parent body, teaching and administrative staff at the school.
• To raise money to provide facilities and resources for the benefit of our children, to enhance their learning opportunities within the school environment.
• To support the provision of Canteen services at the College.
• Assist the College and Principal in such matters as Uniform policy and provision.

What did we achieve in 2009?

Funds raised by the P&F for the school were allocated as follows:

• $2,012 for Portable drapes for the Drama Department 
• $1,500 for aluminium seating for students in Middle and Senior School
• $1,000 for the Music department to purchase micriophones, cables and stands.
• $1,000 for the cost of Junior School readers
• $1,000 for tables and chairs for Hospitality on 'The Deck"

In fact, over $11,000 was allocated by the P&F to purchase a range of products across the College. We would like to thank the College community for their support and assistance in raising these funds.

Can you help?

If you are a parent or friend of the College and you own or operate a business, or if you possess particular skills which may benefit the P&F in their fundraising and social endeavours, then please contact the P&F through the secretary.

You are invited…

We welcome all parents. We encourage you as parents to take an active interest in the activities of the school, the students and the College community. Involvement with your P&F will provide this ongoing contact in a stress free and friendly environment.

If you are unable to attend a meeting but would like an item placed on our agenda for discussion, please write to the Secretary, Glenys Norton, via the school, or send an email to the P&F Association. All correspondence will be collected or forwarded to the P& F.

Meetings will be held once a month excluding school holidays at 7 p.m. in the Middle and Senior School Library, Administration building.  Please visit our Calendar to view the meeting dates.

Remember this is a committee for Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.