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SPOTLIGHT ON YOUR P&F
P&F
We are very lucky at the College to have such a wonderful group of parents who work hard to create an inclusive community. They collaborate as a team to support College events and fundraise for items which will benefit all students. I recently asked the P&F committee to tell me a little bit about themselves and why they are involved with the P&F. This is what they had to say.
JULIE CHARLTON
BARB LA GANZA
What is your day job?
Business Software Consultant
Hospitality
What is your role in the P&F?
President
Vice President
When did you join the P&F?
When my daughter was in Year 7
When my daughter was in Year 7. That’s when I volunteered for the first time at the open day BBQ, so I guess that was it!
Why did you join the P&F?
I love to be involved in the school community, it’s a great way to find out and understand what’s happening at school, especially in the high school years when you don’t have much access to school or information coming home from teenagers. It’s also nice to meet other parents from various year groups and learn from their experiences. I am also an event “junkie”, so I love being involved in planning social events and helping at BBQs etc. Joining the P&F was a gateway to getting involved at Brigidine.
It’s a great way to be a part of my daughter’s educational journey and a wonderful chance to meet other parents which is much more limited than in primary school.
What do you most enjoy about being part of the P&F and College community?
The people and events. I love being part of an enthusiastic, energetic team with the best interest of the school and the girls at heart, and who enjoy throwing a good party! And I like knowing what’s going on at school, it satisfies the curious side of me.
I love being part of any community, so to be a part of one that nurtures my daughter’s learning with likeminded people is a bonus. It’s fantastic to make a contribution to the College and I especially love how the P&F is very relaxed; I even went to a meeting in Ugg boots once because it was so cold and I don’t think many other P&Fs would make you feel so welcome no matter what you wear!
What would you say to anyone thinking about joining the P&F?
Come and join us! Everyone is welcome – we are an easy going, friendly bunch and we’d love to meet you. You don’t need to sign up for anything (unless you want to), you are welcome to just come along and join us to see what we are all about.
Do it! It’s a fabulous way to get involved in the school and make a contribution while having fun at the same time; they serve nibbles and drinks at the P&F meetings, so it’s nice and sociable!
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