Connecting College and Community

AGM Wrap Up

Thank you to our outgoing 2017 Committee. We especially thank departing parents Ian Barnes, Mel Pollack and Esta Styles for their significant contribution to Friends of Pacific and the wider College community.

Congratulations to our newly elected 2018 Executive:

• Chair – Jenny Lee
• Vice Chair – Deni Fowler
• Secretary – Lisa Ackerman
• Treasurer – Penni Buchanan 
• Executive Committee Members – Allyson Sarvari, Tracey Hindmarsh, Anita Edmonds and Allison Dean

We’d also like to acknowledge the following members who attended our AGM last night: Trevor Colton, Duncan Buchanan, Andrew Edmonds, Leah Croke, Kath Barry, Mandy Hentschel and Bron Butler.

Thank you to our special guest presenter Mrs Sue Zweck who shared inspiring reflections from her recent Camino pilgrimage, local member for Kawana Mr Jarrod Bleijie for his great support of our College, Dr Bronwyn Dolling for her dedication, Pastor Tim Jarick for leading us in devotion throughout the year and the College Council.

Finally, thank you to all parents, students and staff who contributed to FoP in 2017 with their time, energy and enthusiasm and to our sub-committee members who worked tirelessly across various events, stalls and BBQs. We would also like to personally acknowledge Allyson Sarvari, Sara Dent and Teena Kent for their contribution in 2017.

Middle and Senior College Parent Representatives 2018

Thank you to the following volunteers who have nominated as class representatives (social coordinators) for the Middle and Senior College:

• Kath Barry and Allison Dean – Year 7
• Anita and Andrew Edmonds – Year 8
• Penni Buchanan – Year 9
• Allyson Sarvari and Tracey Hindmarsh – Year 10
• Sarah Minns and Melinda Dines – Year 12

We are still seeking nominations for Year 11 and invite all interested parents to contact the Middle/Senior Office or FoP directly.

Mango Drive

Twenty-two trays of delicious mangoes have now been delivered and collected. Thank you to those who supported this fundraiser and Wurtulla Fruit & Veg.

Carols Night – Sausage Sizzle

Friends of Pacific will host a sausage sizzle at the Junior College Carols Night this Friday 24^th November. Sausages and drinks will be sold for $2.00 each.

2018 Aloha OCEANfest Welcomes Platinum Partner – New Wave Orthodontics

Aloha OCEANfest is set for Friday 17^th August 2018! We are thrilled to announce we have already secured several sponsors for this event including our Aloha Platinum Partner – New Wave Orthodontics! We also warmly welcome back Fowler Lawyers as our fireworks sponsors, Sunstate Jewellers with an amazing raffle prize, Wealth Directions as our Aloha Bar Sponsor and Harmony Landscapes as a sponsor. If you or your business wish to support the festival with sponsorship or a prize donation, please contact us to secure your Early Bird Package: fop@pacluth.qld.edu.au.

Friends of Pacific wish all College families and staff a safe and happy holiday!

Mrs Jenny Lee, Friends of Pacific Chairperson