On election day, Pender’s Grove was transformed into a market place. People came to our school to vote, but were then enticed by the smells of sausages and Indian food, lured further by the promise of home-baked goods, and then completely captured by the live music and more than twenty stalls set up in the quadrangle area.

From second-hand goods, hand-made jewellery and honey, to confectionary, olive oil and craft, there was something for almost everyone. So many people must be thanked for making it possible: the absolute swarm of parent volunteers who worked tirelessly and with good humour at the stalls all day; the Pender’s kids who manned the second-hand book stall; the parents and students who paid for stalls and contributed to the fabulous collection of wares being sold on the day; the students and parents who shared their talents and provided us with live entertainment; the professional stall holders who brought along their unique wares; the fabulous Grace coffee van that kept everyone adequately caffeinated all day long; the community events committee who worked hard in the lead-up to get it all organised; the bakers and gardeners and readers who donated cakes and plants and books for the stalls. Without these combined efforts, our Makers’ Market would not have been possible.

The funds raised on the day will be put towards shade sails for the outdoor areas. Well done to the Events Committee, Staff and PGPS families for their efforts at the Election day market.  Total funds raised on the day were $3526.30 ,  the feed back has been really positive and the market had a great feel on the day.
 

Working Bee to be held on Saturday 21st May from 9am
If you have a wheelbarrow, shovel, rake or just a hour or two to spare we would love to see you here!

WHAT TO BRING?

• Gloves
• Shovel / Rake / Wheelbarrow    
• Secateurs  /  Pruning Saw / Shears  
• Favourite broom  / Shovel
• Shovel / hoe / metal rake
• Pick / Shovel
• Hand shovel
• Flat shovel / edging tool / whipper snipper

 
                     
 

The Community Events Committee meets regularly at the school  We are always looking for ideas and volunteers!  Please see below for our upcoming dates.

* Fancy A Cuppa morning in the library after school drop off on Friday 18th of March

* Fundraising BBQ at Bunnings in Preston on Saturday 23rd of April

There will be a fundraising BBQ held before the school dance on Tuesday 25th March.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase from 5.00pm.  Keep an eye out for a call for helpers soon!

Would you like to meet other parents?  Join us in room 15 (at the rear of the specialist subjects building) at 9.00am on the second Tuesday of even months and the second Friday of odd months for a cuppa and a chat - and maybe even a biscuit!  Gold coin donation.

The next Fancy a Cuppa morning will be held on Friday 14th March.  Bring along a new parent or two!