At Pender’s Grove Primary School, we believe that every child deserves access to the tools and technology that support great learning. Our community has always been at the heart of everything we do—and with your help, we can continue to provide enriching experiences and resources that benefit every student. Whether you’re a parent, carer, neighbour or local business, your support makes a real difference.
Current Fundraising Goal:
$10,000 for Chromebooks and Community Event Equipment
$4,289 raised
Goal: $10,000
We set a target at the start of 2026 to raise funds to upgrade our outdoor basketball courts – $7000 for new adjustable rings, plus the installation.
Thanks to our amazing community we have smashed that goal and are in the process of installing new hoops – we are very lucky to have so much space at our school, and a huge range of facilities for play, and this upgrade will make them more accessible and easier to use.
Every contribution counts. Whether it’s a one-time donation or getting involved with our upcoming events, your support brings us one step closer to our goals. Thank you to our amazing community for all of their hard work and passion – it’s a pleasure to work together to make our school better for all!
Our year-to-date tally:
- Chocolate Drive: $2377.50
- Mother’s and Special Person’s Day Stalls: $1104.60
- Zooper Dooper / Friday Fundraiser: $1422.53
- Winter Solstice: $492.90
- Beanies: $195
- Visy Container Deposits: $581
- Father’s and Special Person’s Day Stalls: $665.36
- Silent Auction and Trivia Night: $9226.71
Our final 2026 Fundraisers include:
- The Colour Run on 20th November (school only)
- Our Election Day Market Stall on 28th November (open to public)
Funds raised from these initiatives will go to Chromebooks to support student learning, as well as some equipment to support future community events such as our Annual Winter Solstice.
Thank you again to everyone who has contributed this year and those who have since left school and whose contributions leave the legacy of helping the next generation of students.
Pictured below – our new interactive whiteboard in Nick’s 5/6 classroom thanks to the fundraising efforts of 2025.
Grants and Funding Success
Our School Council has a dedicated Grants Team and Fundraising and Events Team.
Our Grants Team has been working hard to secure additional funding to support the school’s programs and facilities. Thanks to their efforts, we’ve successfully secured several grants that are helping to fund vital upgrades, new resources, and exciting learning opportunities for our students.
Likewise our Fundraising and Events Team have helped raise funds for a new interactive whiteboard in our classroom, and have put on fundraisers and community events such as a our Winter Solstice.
Thank you to the teams and the wider school community including staff who help.
Science Showcase 2026 thanks to National Science Week Grant
NAIDOC Celebration 2026 thanks to Darebin Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander Community Grant
Sensory Space thanks to Bendigo Bank Community Partnership Program Grant
Pender’s Grove Planting Day thanks to Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant
Edendale Community Farm Excursion thanks to Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant
Successful Grants
Sporting Schools
$2,300
Darebin Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander Community Grant for NAIDOC Celebration 2025
$3,750
Bendigo Bank Community Partnership Program Grant for our dedicated Sensory Space
$4,600
Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant 2026 for a whole school excursion to Edendale Farm and Indigenous planting at the school
$4980
Darebin Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Grant 2026 for NAIDOC Celebration
$5500
National Science Week 2026 for Science Showcase
$500
