The St Joseph's Parents and Friends Association (P&F) Annual General Meeting was held on 21 November. It was terrific to see some new faces from the school community at the meeting, along with the 2021 P&F Committee members.

The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on and recognise the perseverance of the school community through the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to present. Despite the challenges, highlights for the year have included the hugely successful nachos days, doing 'our bit' to recycle by collecting 10c bottles and cans, and of course our Big Night In. While our aim is always to encourage some fun for the kids and to bring our school community together, the funds raised through these activities, as well as the school canteen and uniform shop, are returned to the community by way of the P&F funding or donating to school events, purchasing equipment for the playground and classrooms, and this year, new chairs for the school hall.

Thank you to the 2021 P&F Committee members for their time and commitment throughout the year. 

Nominations for 2022 P&F Committee positions were accepted as follows:

President: Rachael Whiteley-Black

Vice President: Kate Osborn

Treasurer: Felicity Loftus

School Board Representative: Nicole Mahar

Communications Officer: Sarah Anderson

Secretary: Frances McNamara

Canteen Representative: Nichole Hanlon

Two positions were not filled at the meeting. If you are interested in joining a fun, dedicated group of people and helping the P&F as Fundraising Coordinator or Uniform Shop Coordinator, please get in contact with Rachael Whitely-Black (P&F President) - whiteley9777@yahoo.com.au 

In 2022 we are looking forward to welcoming more parents and carers to our Committee meetings and, COVID allowing, arranging some community events that we have missed so much this year. In particular, we will be working with the organising committee and school community to bring our two-yearly fete to life! Our first Committee meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday of Week 2, Term 1, 2022. All are warmly welcome.

Frances McNamara

P&F Secretary