St Thomas of Canterbury CollegeParents and Friends Association - PFA
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Up Coming Events
- Sep. 11, 2010 - College ball POSTPONED until further notice
- Sep. 21, 2010 - Sports Photos
- Sep. 23, 2010 - Variety Concert
- Sep. 24, 2010 - Reports given out and end of term
- Oct. 11, 2010 - Term Four Starts
About Us » Parents and Friends Association - PFA
Parent & Friends Association (PFA)
The PFA committee comprises a small, but dedicated group of enthusiastic parents together with a representative of the College teaching staff. The committee's primary objective is to provide financial support in the form of fundraising, as well as social opportunities to the College community. As representatives of College parents, the committee appreciates any support from other parents and is grateful for assistance and attendance at fundraising events and social gatherings throughout the year.
Committee 2010
Chairperson: Lee Ruffles
Vice Chairperson: Joanne Earle
Treasurer: Diane McDonald
Secretary: Marie Gaudin
Staff Representative: Steve Kennedy
Second hand Uniforms: Jo Gibbs & Trudy Murdoch
Give Me Five: Jackie McCarthy
Catherine Hay
Clare Hardman
Pamela Rogatski
The Committee meets on the third Monday of the month in the School Library @ 7.30pm. New members are always welcome to attend or offer their support. For more information please contact our Chairperson, Lee Ruffles at leeruffles@xtra.co.nz
If you are unable to attend meetings, there are other opportunities to help. The College is developing the 'Give Me Five' programme. For more information on the many ways to assist through this programme, please contact Jackie McCarthy at f.jmccarthy@clear.net.nz
The Board of Trustees is currently immersed in planning the College's building programme. The project includes a new 10 classroom block designed for the future with flexible open spaces and state of the art technology, as well as a new science laboratory, new toilet facilities and developing covered walkways and landscaping around the quads and buildings.
All proceeds from PFA fundraising in the immediate future is going towards completing the provision of PowerPoint projectors in current classrooms and equipping our new buildings with the most up to date furniture and technology items. These things are of direct benefit to our sons learning and assist us in making St Thomas' a college of the future and a great place for students, staff and families to be.
Fundraising 2010
We have already held two successful fundraisers this year. The Entertainment Books raised over $1,700 and the ever popular annual Quiz Night another $2100. Thank you for your continued support.
Our next big fundraising event is the Art Auction on Thursday 14th October. Artists, celebrities and valued members of the community are being asked to paint and decorate a MDF of the map of New Zealand. They, along with other donated items of art will be auctioned at a special event to be held at our College on Thursday 14th October 2010. Please see the College newsletter for further details and ticket sales.
Second hand Uniforms - PFA volunteers run the College second hand uniform store. For details of opening times please see the College Newsletter. Good quality items of clothing for sale can be left at the College Reception. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Jo on 342 3634 or Trudy on 322 8178