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PARENTS & FRIENDS

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St Patrick's has an active P&F Association that supports the College and hosts events that maintain strong connections within our community.

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The P&F is a vibrant, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to strengthening our community and enhancing the educational experience for every student. By fostering a spirit of collaboration and hospitality, the P&F ensures that our College remains a warm and welcoming environment for all families.

Building Community Through Events

The P&F coordinates several of our most cherished annual traditions, creating opportunities for families to connect and celebrate, including:

  • Signature Events: The Mother-Daughter High Tea and the Father-Daughter Dinner Dance.
  • Student Life: Organising school dances that build social bonds and College spirit.

Service & Support

You will often find our P&F volunteers at the heart of College life, providing essential BBQ and canteen services during major events such as:

  • College Open Day
  • Grandparents and Good People Day
  • The College Musical
  • Multicultural Night
  • Christmas Festival

Investing in Our Students

Through dedicated fundraising efforts—including raffles at our signature events and our recent Easter Raffle—the P&F provides substantial financial support for resources that benefit the entire student body. Recent contributions have funded:

  • Mary Sheil Centre: Advanced lighting and sound technology.
  • Comfort & Facilities: Large industrial fans under the COLA and new picnic tables across the grounds.

Engagement & Education

The P&F serves as a vital link between parents and College leadership through regular informational sessions:

  • Parent Forums: Termly sessions featuring guest speakers on topics of interest to our community.
  • Meet the Principal: Termly online forum providing direct engagement with College leadership.

We welcome all parents and carers to join the P&F. Whether you can volunteer your time at an event or attend our termly forums, your contribution helps make our College a better place for every girl. If you would like to connect with the P&F Association, you can do so via pandf@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au.

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THE EXECUTIVE OF THE PARENTS & FRIENDS ARE:

PresidentSharon Heginbotham-Day
Vice PresidentLarissa Rinderman
Secretary Vanessa Nagy 
TreasurerMaria Kusljic