Spring — 2021
The Medbury Family
The Medbury Parents’ Association Haidee Stratford President
A raft of exciting announcements Towards the end of Term 3 there was a certain
Despite what is for now a brief hiatus in events, the
sense of déjà vu as we found ourselves in a familiar
Medbury Parents’ Association has been full of activity
place to last year, having postponed the infamous
as we look forward to Term 4 activities, fundraising
Essential Workers Quiz Night and now the inaugural
initiatives as well as funding decisions.
Ultimate Hoedown.
Boys are well and truly underway with the creation
Before we look ahead at what is to come, we fondly
of their artwork for this year’s art cards. Look out for
remember the success of events held to date.
order forms early in Term 4 to secure a memento
Breakfast with the Boys again showed its popularity, with a record 250 parents and boys in attendance. Guests were treated to an inspiring presentation from current Black Cap and Canterbury Cricketer Todd Astle whilst enjoying a delicious breakfast created by Moveable Feasts and the Medbury Kitchen Staff and served by the Boarders.
of your son’s creativity. We also eagerly anticipate supporting the School Athletics Day, subject to Alert Level conditions, with a ‘beefed up’ sausage sizzle. The Association is excited to announce the purchase and installation of four Airtime Hoop Basketball Systems to replace the current backboards in the quad. These will be installed over the summer break
Following that came ‘Find Your Own Game’ where an
and will enhance the play opportunities for many
intimate group of Medbury parents were privileged
boys. Numerous other exciting projects are set to be
to listen to wellbeing presenter Jessie Kendall at
announced in Term 4…watch this space!
the stunning Christchurch Club. Jessie delivered a
Thank you as always for your support.
moving recount of her personal story and how she now helps people overcome personal challenges,
The Medbury Parents’ Association
enabling them to live their best life.
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