WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL
The purpose of the School Club is to provide a daytime opportunity for parents to be informed about school developments and participate in decisions as well as to raise funds for the school. Our activities also provide an opportunity to meet other parents.
Notifications of meetings are posted in the school newsletter.
INFORMATION – beyond the Weekly Newsletter!
Mr Nash or his delegate attends each meeting to give a report on events and new initiatives. Guest speakers are often invited, including teachers who speak on topics such as special programs or changes in the curriculum. Every session provides an opportunity to ask questions.
FUNDRAISING
In the past few years, School Club has made significant donations to the school which have been used to establish the home reading scheme and rejuvenate maths and science resources, as well as purchase many items for the library and learning support programs. In the past we have purchased electronic whiteboards, funded the new lights under the COLA and created the ‘Welcome Courtyard' at the office.
The money has been raised through activities such as:
Cake Day – Once each year, your child's class is asked to supply cakes for cake day. The whole school enjoys cake day once per month where each piece is sold for 20 cents.
Raffles – Easter and Christmas raffles have become something of a tradition.
General Fundraising – Some examples in the past have been pie drives, Christmas cake orders, and the spellathon.
Book Clubs – An opportunity to purchase good quality books, videos and software at reasonable prices. The school receives bonus points from the total of our orders. These points are used to purchase books or other items for use in the classrooms. This is worth approximately $1500.00 each year to the school.
Rebel Sport – Member Value Program
With a MVP card you are entitled to 5% discount of full purchase price and 5% goes towards credit to OWPS. Once credit limit reaches $750.00, OWPS is entitled to purchase equipment or rollover into next quarter. The MVP card is available at any Rebel store.
SERVICES TO STUDENTS
Mother's Day & Father's Day Stalls – an opportunity for children to purchase a surprise for Mum, Dad and grandparents.
Refreshments – we provide ice blocks at the end of year school picnics and drinks at the School Discos. School Club also helps fund the Year 6 Farewell Dinner and Dance.
Please read our notices in the newsletter for notification of upcoming activities and participate whenever possible. Your children love to see you at school.