The Parents & Friends Association at St John’s Grammar School is a dynamic group that plays a vital role in cultivating a culture of service and fostering a strong community spirit with the School.
The Association encourages all parents and friends of St John’s Grammar School to actively participate in the School community.
The Parents and Friends Association is an incorporated body which elects a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and general committee members in the middle of each calendar year. To find out more about joining, please email us: pandf@stjohns.sa.edu.au
The main objectives of the Parents and Friends Association is to
- Organise social functions for parents
- Raise funds for the School
- Facilitate communication between the School administration and parents
The Parents & Friends Association has a number of sub-committees to pursue the goals of the organisation including:
- Junior School BBQs
- Junior and Middle School Disco
- Quiz Nights
- Mother’s & Father’s Day stalls
- Mums & Dads events
- Spring Fair
Current Events & Fundraisers
Our Term 2 events will be advertised here soon.
BBQ Orders
The Parents and Friends Association has a dedicated team who run the BBQs at many of the school events. To purchase items online, links will be placed below. If you miss the cut-off date for final orders, it is possible to bring cash along on the day, but the preference is orders in advance.
Junior Primary Fun Day BBQ
To conclude Terms 1 and 3, our Junior Primary classes (Reception – Year 2) spend the day in Belair National Park, playing and exploring together. The Parents & Friends Association will have a BBQ lunch, with proceeds from the BBQ going towards P&F projects that support the School. The Term 1 JP Fun Day will be held on Friday 11 April in Belair National Park. To submit a BBQ order, please click here. Orders for the BBQ will close on Tuesday 8 April at 9am.
P&F Initiatives
New Parent Buddy Program
The New Parent Buddy Program supports the parents of families new to the school, as they navigate their family’s preparation and first days and weeks at the School.
The program pairs a new parent with an existing parent ‘buddy’ who will be there for them, to answer the questions that randomly pop up, such as How do I make a lunch order online? Where’s a good place to park to drop off/pick up the children? Who do I talk to about music lessons/sports events/lunchtime clubs?
Click here to find out more and to register your interest in the program.
Community Support Network
St John’s Grammar School has a tradition of being a caring school. Coordinated by a parent volunteer, the Community Support Network is a valuable opportunity for the community to be even more supportive.
Click here to find out more and to register your interest in the program.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The Parents & Friends Association, along with many volunteers from the school community, run the Second Hand Uniform Shop which offers parents the opportunity to sell their second hand uniforms and purchase items at discounted prices.
Further information is available here.
Singing Group
Enjoy singing but only sing out in the shower or the car? Well, come and join the St John’s and Community Singing Group, PGR (Parental Guidance Recommended). We sing a range of genres from the Mammas and the Papas to Ed Sheeran, gospel to pop. The group practice from 6.45pm – 7.45pm on Tuesday nights at the JBC on the Secondary Campus. Everyone is welcome. To register your interest, please click here.
Entertainment Books
If you are interested in purchasing an Entertainment Book, you can do so online via the Entertainment Book website. Please ensure you select ‘St John’s Grammar Parents & Friends’ when selecting the organisation under the fundraiser tab.
Friends of the Performing Arts
Our Performing Arts Department present a number of performances throughout the year, both on and off Campus. They welcome new members to the ‘Friends of the Performing Arts’, to assist with a variety of tasks including but not limited to front of house, costume making, prop making, set construction, hair and make-up and the sorting and organisation of backstage areas such as the costume wardrobe. Please click here for more information.
