Friends of Holy Cross

Meeting of the Executive and Council Coordinators

The Friends of Holy Cross Executive and Council Coordinators met on Wednesday 4 March 2015 to plan the activities for 2015. There was a wonderful spirit of enthusiasm and fellowship.

During 2015, the Executive will work to establish a strong foundation to ensure the sustainability of the Friends of Holy Cross into the future.

Significant discussion centred on the possible activities of the Councils for 2015. Numerous options were considered including fundraising, social and faith activities. Further information about these events will be published in the coming months.

It was agreed that the first fundraising venture would be the sale of Hot Cross Buns. It is hoped to send home an order form with students this week with orders and payment to be submitted to the College reception by Wednesday 25 March 2015 to ensure timely delivery prior to Easter on Wednesday 1 April 2015 for collection from the undercroft outside the College Café from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

The student leadership is hoping that the Friends of Holy Cross could use some of the funds raised towards the purchase of further seating for the undercover area outside the College Café.

A number of College events were outlined that require the support of parents at various times throughout the year. A list of the events is shown below:

Date	Event	Assistance Required
16 February	Welcome BBQ	Assist with BBQ
26 March	College Open Day	Provide Scones/Tea/FHC Booth
4 June	LifeLink Sleep-out	Assist with Soup Kitchen
25, 26 & 27 June	College Production	Assist with Supper
23 July	Junior School Athletics Carnival	Provide morning tea for parents
24 July	College Athletics Carnival	Conduct sausage sizzle/drinks
5 August	Scholastic Book Fair	Plan, prepare and assist in running
11 September	Holy Cross Feast Day	Run food stall/BBQ - FHC Booth
29 October	Annual Celebration Night	Assist with supper
6 November	2016 Kindergarten Transition Information Session	Provide morning tea/FHC Booth
10 November	Orientation Day	Provide morning tea/FHC Booth
26 November	Junior School Orientation	Provide morning tea/FHC Booth

The Executive and Council Coordinators represent the coordinating body of the Friends of Holy Cross, but will rely on the generosity of the College parent community to volunteer their time and talents at various functions or events. It is acknowledged that not everyone wants to be on a committee but that people are willing to help out when needed. Assistance could mean providing some cakes or helping out at a BBQ. To help share the load the Friends of Holy wish to create a list of parents who are willing to provide assistance when needed. Parents are asked to provide their email and phone contact to Louise Breadsell, FHC Secretary, or myself via the Friends of Holy Cross email address: fhs@holycross.wa.edu.au.

Thank you in anticipation of your support and we look forward to a bright and prosperous future for the Friends of Holy Cross and our students.

Best wishes

Susan Sorenson

President - Friends of Holy Cross