La Fiesta

On Saturday night 29 October our school community gathered together for our “La Fiesta” celebration.  It was our largest end of year function ever held with approximately 155 parents, teachers and partners in attendance.

The Social and Fundraising Committee comprising of Gloria Knight, Deb Burt, Katherine Lyttle, Tim Davies, Francy Taylor, Carmen Roche, Collette Middleton and Anita Chandler did an absolutely outstanding job.  We sampled delicious Fiesta inspired food, listened to John Watson from Minsky’s on the piano and enjoyed the fabulous colourful decorations – many created by the boys.

The auction items were a huge success and with the generosity of the following parents we raised approximately $2,500.  Our thanks goes to Errol Flynn, Victoria Chambers, Lucinda French, Carmen Roche, Leearna Plank, Nicole Webster, Jacqui Freeman, Evelyn Chia and Denise Smith. In addition, thank you to the families that purchased our items for sale which raised an additional $500.

All monies raised from the night will be put towards additional support and services for the boys.

It is nights like this that highlight the wonderful parent and staff community we have at Newington Lindfield.  It was a fantastic night and the P&F would like to thank everyone for supporting this event.  Enjoy the photos below!

Thank you from the P&F

To all our families, as the year draws to a close, thank you for your volunteering efforts and continued willingness to pitch in when and where required.  Your contributions help make our community so strong and we are so appreciative of your time.

To our staff, thank you for your continued passion, enthusiasm and dedication to our boys.  We appreciate all the effort you put into making their learning experiences so worthwhile.

It is such a pleasure working with our families and staff and we look forward to further assisting in building our wonderful school community next year.

How did the P&F contribute to our school community this year?

This year the P&F contributed to the school community in the following ways.  We:

• Subsidised the co-curricular drama program
• Continued to subsidise the co-curricular touch typing and chess programs
• Purchased five new coffee machines and milk warmers to use at our school functions
• Contributed to the Welcome Reception
• Sponsored a seat at the new Drama Theatre at Stanmore
• Contributed $5,000 to the Newington College Endowment Fund

A full overview of how the P&F has contributed will be posted on Spaces. 

Working on behalf of the parent body, the P&F is so pleased to be able to contribute to our school community and welcomes any suggestions from parents on ways you might like to see P&F funds utilised.

Julianne Ashworth – P&F President Lindfield

Prep Shop

The last day the Prep Shop will be open for 2016 will be Monday 5 December, the second hand shop will also be open on that day.  Hopefully that will enable you to purchase everything you need before the first day back in 2017!
 
Opening times for 2017:
Friday 27 January – 10:00am-11:00am
Monday 30 January – 8:00am-9:00am (First Day of School – usual opening)
Monday 30 January – 3:00pm-3:35pm
 
I would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped in the Prep Shop this year, you are amazing and it is greatly appreciated.

Jennifer Kahn – Prep Shop Manager

Tuckshop

A big thank you to all our tuckshop volunteers this year.  You have been a huge help.  I know the boys love popping by to see you.  I look forward to working with you all in the new year.

Cheryll –Ann Clark – Tuckshop Manager