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Posted September 03 2010Diary Dates:
- Garden Lunch and Tour – Sunday 12 September
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Saturday 18 September
- Fete – Saturday 6 November 2010
HT Xmas Cakes Stall, Year 6
The HT Xmas Cakes Stall is supplying the Xmas Cakes this Year and would love some help. If you are game and want to have some fun, come and join us and learn to bake Xmas Cakes .If you could help in anyway it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Lorri-Anne at jlc3@bigpond.net.au.
DONATIONS OF MIXED AND GLAC’E CHERRIES…. Please could you donate a bag of mixed fruit to us so we can keep the cost down. Please drop off at the office.
Father’s Day Stall
Debbie Jones would like to thank all those wonderful volunteers who helped wrap and sell the little gifts for the Junior School Father’s Day stall. The kids thoroughly enjoyed selecting their presents and we hope all the Dads/Grandads etc have a lovely day.
Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s Garden Lunch
The garden tour and lunch booked for Sunday 12th September at Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s “Edible Garden” in Regent St, Mt Waverley is proving very popular. The day includes:
- Arrive at 11.30 and tour around the garden along with garden notes and escort
- Lunch from 12 noon to 1.30 pm
- 1.30 pm wander around the garden for more learning and relate to the herbs and others that were on your plate.
This will be a great outing of relaxation, good food and green knowledge.
Payment of $38 by cash or cheque can be made at Reception.
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Our last sausage sizzle at Bunnings proved such a raging success we’re doing it again! Anyone that can assist at the sizzle, please conact Sonali Jayawickrama at sonali_jayawickrama@whirlpool.com.
Cadbury Chocolate – Bargain prices for remaining few boxes
The PTA would love to hear from anyone who would like to buy the leftover chocolates for $2 per bar, a discount on the $2.50. We do not have that many left so first in best dressed!
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Posted September 03 2010
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Posted August 20 2010Diary Dates:
- Father’s Day Stall (Junior School) – Wednesday 1 Sept (Wrapping Night 30 Aug)
- Garden Lunch and Tour – Sunday 12 September
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Saturday 18 September
- Fete – Saturday 6 November
Fete Shed
We have had a very enthusiastic response to donations for the Dad’s stall this year, which has resulted in the Fete shed now being full for these items. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.
What we will now do is invite parents to drop off their donations directly to the stall on the Thursday/Friday afternoon just before the Fete, which avoids double handling by the school maintenance team. Also it will allow David Fletcher the opportunity to also assess whether they’re suitable for sale (unfortunately there have been a few items donated which were not appropriate).We will be able to continue to accept donations of clothes, DVDs/Videos and books as these take up much less space.
HT Xmas Cakes Stall, Year 6
The HT Xmas Cakes Stall is supplying the Xmas Cakes this Year and would love some help.
If you are game and want to have some fun, come and join us and learn to bake Xmas Cakes .If you could help in anyway it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Lorri-Anne at jlc3@bigpond.net.au.
DONATIONS OF MIXED AND GLAC’E CHERRIES….
Please could you donate a bag of mixed fruit to us so we can keep the cost down. Please drop of at the office.
Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers
A big thank you to all those wonderful volunteer who helped serve supper for the Bye Bye Birdie musical. Thank you also to Deb Davey for organising.
Father’s Day Stall
Debbie Jones would be delighted to hear from any parents who can assist with the Father’s Day stall either wrapping or selling. Please contact Debbie on mdrc_jones@hotkey.net.au.
Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s Garden Lunch
Please join us on Sunday 12 September for lunch at Beverley Sutherland-Smith’s “Edible Garden” in Regent St, Mt Waverley. Further information about her lovely garden is at http://www.beverleysutherlandsmith.com.au. $38 per person, includes lunch and garden tour. To book, please phone the School Office on 9807 8888.
Cadbury Chocolate – Bargain prices for remaining few boxes
The PTA would love to hear from anyone who’d like to buy the leftover chocolates for $2 per bar, a discount on the $2.50. We don’t have that many left so first in best dressed!
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Posted August 20 2010
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Posted August 06 2010Diary Dates:
- Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers – Thurs 5 to Sat 7 August.
- Positive Parenting Skills Nights – Wednesdays 11 to 25 of August (Junior School)
- Father’s Day Stall (Junior School) – Wednesday 1 Sept (Wrapping Night Monday 30 August)
- Fete – Saturday 6 November 2010
Cadbury Chocolate Drive
The Chocolate Drive is now finished and any unsold chocolates may no longer be returned. Any outstanding payment will be charged to your account. The student who sold the most boxes will be announced at next week’s assembly. The winner will be able to choose between an ipod, 2 wristbands for the Fete or a free box of Chocolates/Lollies as their prize.
Positive Parenting Skills Nights
Accredited Presenter Kellie Jasper will be facilitating intimate workshops teaching the respected ‘1-2-3 Magic’ and ‘Emotional Coaching’ techniques to interested parents of children aged between 2-12 years. Learn simple ways to minimise challenging behaviour, encourage good behaviour and build stronger family relationships. The three sessions in August will run for 2 hours each (including supper) and cost $80 per person or $140 per couple. Please book through the school office as numbers are limited.
Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers
We’d love volunteers to help serve supper for the Bye Bye Birdie musical (those interested please contact Deb Davey on debbiedavey67@gmail.com.
Father’s Day Stall
Debbie Jones would be delighted to hear from any parents who can assist with the Father’s Day stall either wrapping or selling. Please contact Debbie on mdrc_jones@hotkey.net.au.
Silent Auction Donations
We kindly request that every family donate an item or service for the Silent Auction which will be part of our Fete in November this year. The item or service (must be new) will be sold to the highest bidder and monies raised will greatly boost our efforts in fund raising towards the new Aquatic Centre. Any support will be greatly appreciated, whether it be a pair of socks or a set of kitchen mugs. Please bring your item for donation to Reception on Tuesday, 10 August 2010.
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Posted July 23 2010Diary Dates:
- Cybersafety Evening – Monday 26 July, PAC.
- Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers – Thurs 5 to Sat 7 August.
- Positive Parenting Skills Nights – Wednesdays 11 to 25 August (Junior School)
- Fete – Saturday 6 November 2010
CyberSafety Awareness Evening
July 26, 7.30pm, Performing Arts Centre
Featuring Dr. Martyn Wild, CyberSafety Expert from La Trobe University. A must-attend evening for all adults interested in the online wellness of their families. During the presentation, the engaging Dr. Wild will discuss the latest information on:
• Current trends in child and adolescent internet usage, and the hot technologies every child wants
• Information every Parent needs to know about Social Networking
• Simple strategies to keep your kids safe online
• Why parents are the frontline defenders when it comes to CyberSafety
Open to all adults. $10 per Student (12 years and older), $20 per Adult, $30 per Couple, $40 per Family ( 2 Adults & 2 Students). All proceeds to the Huntingtower Aquatics Sports & Fitness Centre. Reserve your tickets today. Book and pay securely online at http://events.huntingtower.vic.edu.au/ or call the office on (03) 9807 8888.
Cadbury Chocolate Drive
Just a reminder that all funds from the Chocolate Drive are now overdue. If you haven’t yet paid, can you please provide the Office with either a cheque (payable to ‘Huntingtower PTA’) or cash ($60 per box). We would very much prefer to collect the proceeds this way so we can ensure we have enough money to pay Cadbury. Putting the proceeds through on the school account is a last resort only and is very difficult to administer so we’d really appreciate your support.
Positive Parenting Skills Nights
Accredited Presenter Kellie Jasper will be facilitating intimate workshops teaching the respected ‘1-2-3 Magic’ and ‘Emotional Coaching’ techniques to interested parents of children aged between 2-12 years. Learn simple ways to minimise challenging behaviour, encourage good behaviour and build stronger family relationships. The three sessions in August will run for 2 hours each (including supper) and cost $80 per person or $140 per couple. Please book through the school office as numbers are limited.
Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers
We’d love volunteers to help serve supper for the Bye Bye Birdie musical (those interested please contact Deb Davey on debbiedavey67@gmail.com.
Fete Rides
We are delighted to advise that the following rides have been booked for this year’s Fete.
- Fantasy Island Jumping Castle
- Cha Cha
- Panda Obstacle Course
- Giant Super Slide
- Cup and Saucer
- Sideshow Alley games including mini golf, dunking machine, laughing clowns, etc.
- Traditional Animal Farm (still obtaining quotes).
Pricing will be determined once the Animal Farm has been booked, but based on feedback from last year, this year we plan to offer junior and senior wristbands, as well as discounts for large families.
Fete Donations
Thank you for all the terrific donations that have already come in for the Fete. If you have any spare books, clothes, dvds or general bric-a-brac for the Dad’s stall, we’d be very grateful if you could please leave it up at the green sheds near the trainline (2nd door from the left).
We kindly requesting that every family please donate some small goods or services for the Silent Auction which will be part of our Fete in November this year. The goods or services (must be new) will be sold to the highest bidder and money raised will greatly boost our efforts in fund raising towards the new Aquatic Centre. Preparations for Silent Auction are well under way and the request is made to each family (not each child) that did not have a chance to help or to offer the help so far. Any support will be greatly appreciated, whether it is a pair of socks or set of kitchen mugs. Carton boxes will be placed around the school grounds on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 to facilitate the collection of the donations.
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Posted June 30 2010Diary Dates:
- PTA Quarterly meeting – Monday 19 July (Library, 7.30pm).
- Cybersafety Evening – Monday 26 July (PAC).
- Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers – Thurs 5 to Saturday 7 August
- Parenting Workshops – Wednesdays, 11 to 25 August (Junior School)
- Family Portraits – Sunday 15 August
- Fete – Saturday 6 November
CyberSafety Awareness Evening, July 26, 7.30pm, PAC
An entertaining and enlightening evening organised by the PTA, featuring Dr. Martyn Wild, Expert from La Trobe University.
Cost $20 per head, $30 per couple
Parents, HOSA, family and friends welcome. Light refreshments served.
Cadbury Chocolate Drive
Just a reminder for all funds to be back by the 16th of July (N.B. 24 items per box = $60).
Thank you again to those wonderful students and parents who have been so busy selling the boxes!
There are more boxes available for sale. For the student who sells the most boxes, we are delighted to announce there will be a prize of either an iPod Shuffle, a free box of chocolates/lollies or 2 senior wristbands to the Fete.
Masterchef Asian Cooking Class
A big thank you to Kamal Unvala who held such a wonderful evening of cooking on June 15. It was so well organised which enabled the evening to flow smoothly and for all of the participants to just enjoy the food and the company. There was such a warm, friendly atmosphere in the room and some friendly competition as to who turned out the best presented dishes!
We’re very grateful to Mr. Vamsi Krishna Budige at Amba Bazaar who donated spices for the event and Mr Mark Milledge, Manager Richies IGA in Mt Waverley who donated poultry, greens, dairy, potatoes and onions.
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
What a terrific day the sausage sizzlers had, warming their hands over a nice hot BBQ and getting very steady business on the Queen’s Birthday weekend. The Sizzle raised over $1,000 on the day and we’re very grateful to Sonali Jayawickrama for managing the event. Sonali was there supervising the sizzlers all day and replenishing stocks twice as we sold about much more than the amount Bunnings recommended. A big thank you to Bunnings as well for allowing us the use of their facilities.
Bye Bye Birdie Interval Suppers
We would love to hear from anyone who may be able to help serve supper for the Bye Bye Birdie musical (those interested please contact Deb Davey on debbiedavey67@gmail.com.
Fete Donations
Thank you for all the terrific donations that have already come in for the Fete. If you have any spare books, clothes, dvds or general bric-a-brac for the Dad’s stall, we’d be very grateful if you could please leave it up at the green sheds near the trainline (2nd door from the left).
CyberSafety Awareness Evening Monday 26 July, 7.30pm, Performing Arts Centre
An entertaining and enlightening evening, with expert presenter Dr Martyn Wild from La Trobe University. Cost: $20 per head, $30 per couple. To book your ticket; http://events.huntingtower.vic.edu.au/
June 30 2010 | All and PTA | No Comments » |
Posted June 11 2010Diary Dates:
- Bunnings Sausage Sizzle (8am – 4.00pm, Saturday 12 June, Nottinghill).
- MasterChef Asian Cooking Class (Tuesday 15 June, 6pm,Foodtech room).
- Chocolate Drive – June. Proceeds from sale of your box due back by the 16 July (Box = 24 items * $2.50)
- Fete – Saturday 6 November 2010.
Cadbury Chocolate Drive – June
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped pack and distribute boxes of chocolates and lollies in the past week. Only Yr 12s and Yr9s will receive their boxes once they return from exams and excursions.
There are 24 items in each box, so each box will have sales of $60. Of this, $30 is direct profit to the school, to be used towards the Aquatic Sports & Fitness Centre. We hope to raise at least $10,000. If you have already sold your box, please feel free to drop the funds into Reception. Thank you to those 20 or so students who have already sold a box over the weekend!
There are more boxes available for sale. For the student who sells the most boxes, we are delighted to announce there will be a prize of either an iPod Shuffle, a free box of chocolates/lollies or 2 senior wristbands to the Fete.
Thank you again for all your support and any questions regarding the fundraising drive can be directed to Cathie Bradwell at bradwellp@optusnet.com.au.
Masterchef Asian Cooking Class Tuesday 15 June 2010
There are only a few spaces left! Kamal Unvala has kindly agreed to use her culinary talents to run a cooking class. Her mouth-watering menu is below.
- Chicken Tikka
- Butter chicken
- Bombay Potatoes with mustard seed and spices
- Daal Masala
- Parathas
- Mango Kulfi
Kamal has also promised to share her simple spice blend powder. Depending on cost of ingredients, ticket prices for the class will be approximately $35. If you would like to attend, please email Kamal at kamal.unvala@gmail.com. First in best dressed!
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle 12 June 2010, 8am – 4pm
Come and sizzle some sausages! The first Bunnings Sausage Sizzle for this year will be held on 12 June 2010 (Queen’s Birthday Weekend). We already have many keen volunteers but would still like a few more. If you can help, please contact Sonali on sonali_jayawickrama@whirlpool.com .
“The Athletes Foot “– School Rewards Program
WANT TO LEARN TO PLAY BASKETBALL FROM THE BEST?
AUSTRALIAN OPAL AND WNBA STAR MICHELE TIMMS COULD BE AT YOUR SCHOOL TO RUN A BASKETBALL CLINIC!
If Huntingtower School friends and family purchase more pairs of shoes (business shoes, school shoes, casual and sport for children, women and men) during June & July than any other school in The Athlete’s Foot School Rewards program (adjusted for the number of students to make it fair), then Michele will run an exclusive basketball clinic at YOUR school!
Only valid for purchases at Chadstone, Forest Hill, The Glen, Eastland,Knox City and Southland. Conditions Apply.
Please note that the school has already qualified to redeem some sporting equipment so thank you all for your effort.
Basketball Promotion
Basketball Promotion Terms and Conditions
Rebel Sport
We also have a long running agreement with Rebel Sport. Please mention Huntingtower when you next visit the store and we can continue to redeem sporting equipment for the school.
Fete Donations
To all those parents who have been sorting out clothes, books, DVDs, toys and trash and treasure items over – you can now get those annoying boxes out of your house! Please drop off any donations in labelled boxes or bags (eg: “Book stall”) to the new green sheds up near the railway line. If you pop them outside the 2nd door from the left, the maintenance team will store them safely for you.
If you think any of these items may have a reasonable sales value, one option could be auctioning them on eBay on behalf of the school, with your permission of course! We haven’t tried this before but it may have potential. Please contact catherine.jenkins@iinet.net.au if you would like to pursue this option.
CyberSafety Awareness Evening 26 July, 7pm, Performing Arts Centre
Expert Presenter. Entertaining and enlightening evening organised by the PTA. Light refreshments served.
Cost: $20 per head, $30 per couple. Parents, HOSA, family and friends welcome. More details to follow.
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