ADDING COLOUR TO THE CLOSE OF TERM

Duncraig Primary School was a

hive of activity and colour on the final Monday of Term One. The bi-annual colour run, which the P&C organise, is a highlight of the school calendar.

Excitement and anticipation levels were high as students arrived at the oval, awaiting instructions on how the afternoon will run Dressed in white and, this year, sporting rainbow headbands and sunglasses, everyone was ready for fun

“Our colour run is a major fundraiser,” says P&C President, Donna Baker “The parents, staff and students really get behind this event and it is a super fun day We are really pleased that we’ve been able to add an extra donation option this year, with our science teacher, Ms. Jackson volunteering to be slimed! Students donated for the opportunity to pour green slime over her, which was a very fun way to start the afternoon! Overall, through this event, our community has raised over $30k for the school, breaking the record set last in previous years We are thrilled with this result”

The Duncraig P&C has funded many initiatives at the school, including name plates for the Indigenous artworks displaying the Noongar seasons, the vegetable garden which helps provide food to the canteen, netball activities, resources for the library, new playground equipment and iPad applications that are used both in the classrooms and at home “Our fundraising initiatives are always strongly supported by the Duncraig community a we have a great relationships with the school administration We’re so pleased to have been able to fund so many important projects at the school, all for the benefit of the kids,” says Donn

As predicted, the colour run was a huge success, with kids heading home at the end of the day covered in bright powder and foam and sporting huge smiles Parents were invited to attend, to watch, and even join in with the event, and the strong sense of community was evident. Securing a major sponsor for the colour run, Mr Chris Jones of Davey Real Estate who covered majority of the costs of the event, and additional contributions from Foodies IGA Duncraig, who are a consistent supporter of the school and Bunnings Balcatta meant that every dollar raised by the P&C from the community will be invested back into the school

“I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped make today a reality, plus of course my outstanding P&C Committee for all the work they put into this event I’d also like to thank and congratulate the community for their support, both through donations and attendance. It was so wonderful to see the oval heaving with families, all having a marvellous time! We look forward to investing the proceeds of this fundraiser into initiatives that will benefit the students,” said Donna.

'Mine, Yours, Ours: Taking Collective Care of Our Children’

Our theme for 2023 ‘Yours, Mine, Ours’ captures the collective responsibility we have for the safety and education of our children. The Conference theme also acknowledges that the focus on mental health and looking after each other remains pertinent post-pandemic.

We know parents connect with the idea of ‘it takes a village’ to raise a child, and the diverse nature of roles and responsibilities attributed to P&Cs fits with the theme of collective responsibility.

Workshops and speakers at Conference 2023 will aim to cover topics such as mental health, encouraging community participation, teamwork, the multi-focal purpose of P&Cs, effective advocacy, supporting diversity in the community, helping young people plan their futures, attracting diverse committee members and engaging the school community.

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