YOUTH

ESS welcomes new P&C committee

This year Eumundi State School’s (ESS) P&C welcomed some new members to the executive team. Kelly Ponsford (President), Erin Castle (Vice President), Sarah Jackson (Secretary), and Chris Samson (Vice Treasurer) have joined Farida Raines (Treasurer) in 2024. The incumbent members are committed to carrying on the wonderful work of the previous executive committee and the association’s members.

“Many of the new executive members have chosen ESS for their children based on its wonderful reputation within the greater Sunshine Coast community as a supportive and inclusive school and community. We are passionate about serving the school community to sustain this positive and person-focused culture for the school and its families,” said Kelly.

The fundraising efforts of the P&C go towards supporting the operation of the Eumunchi Cafe (school tuckshop), uniform shop, Chappy Sam’s Wellbeing Hub, and the wonderful school Enviro Centre, as well as providing financial support to upgrade or develop new school amenities.

“We are so grateful for the excellent support the school receives from the Eumundi community, as well as organisations such as Eumundi and District Community Assn Inc (EDCA), Experience Eumundi, the Rotary Club of Eumundi and Eumundi CWA, in the form of both financial assistance and volunteer support to the school and also families in need,” said Kelly.

The aim of this year's P&C is to continue to foster and grow connections within the school and community. “We plan to do this through school-based events, such as the Colour Fun Run held earlier this year, Mother’s and Father's Day stalls, and other fundraising initiatives and grant opportunities, with the view to providing ongoing support to parents, carers, teachers and school staff through the services and initiatives supported by the P&C,” explained Erin.

Find out more about volunteer opportunities at the school at: esspandc@outlook.com.