From the Medbury Parent’s Association

The Medbury Parents’ Association

Opportunities and Achievements

Hayley Middleton

What a spectacular opportunity 2020 has provided to stop, take a breath, reflect and adjust our armour. Looking both left and right it is with much pleasure that I reflect on what the MPA team have managed to achieve thus far.

The Medbury Business Directory has managed to evolve as intended with the inclusion of company logos. The uptake of this has been amazing and continues to be an ongoing opportunity. As I type the directory profiles 73 Medbury associated businesses and/or services.

The 2020 Quiz Night – “An Essential Night Out” has been exceptionally supported with tickets selling out in 8 days. With the date moved to Saturday 31 October, the excitement continues to build for a super fun night out and the hard-working sub-committee will not disappoint. Be sure to check out a new initiative which utilises the School’s technology and provides the opportunity to bid on some amazing auction items leading up to the event, giving those who are not attending a chance to win too! This years Breakfast with the Boys guest speakers are double amputee, mountaineer, Paralypian silver medal cyclist and motivational speaker, Mark Inglis and renowned (Britten) motor cycle engineer, true entrepreneur and Medbury parent, Wayne Alexander. Working off their first meeting in 1997 they will deliver inspirational examples of where sheer grit, determination and challenging the status quo has led to greatness. 2020 will see the inaugural launch of the Year 8 Leavers Hoodie. The boys excitedly voted on their preferred design which will be available in time for the Year 8 camp. The Art Card Fundraiser was bought back by request and has once again been a huge success. A very special thanks must go to Head of Art, Sandra who has been our lead supporter ensuring the boys produced stunning bright and colourful art works that can be used for any occasion. And be sure to keep your eyes peeled for our annual Christmas Cake Orders, as this year we are the ‘exclusive school’ partner with the coveted Crowe & Co. We cannot wait and feel very lucky to secure this stunning point of difference. Of course none of this would be possible without the incredible talent and passion that sits within the MPA committee. Our newest members Janelle Pritchard, Sally Bettman and Annabel Shand bring an impressive portfolio of experience in the areas of events, fundraising, marketing, investment and business process and have hit the ground running in what is indeed a ‘unique’ year. Together we thrive and feel fortunate to represent the parent voice within the Medbury community. It’s hugely rewarding to see the culmination of ideas and tenacity.

Hayley Middleton President Medbury Parents’ Association