The Parents and Friends Committee is a vital fundraising and social arm of the school, upon which the school relies for fundraising, which contributes towards much needed resources and facilities for students.

The students at St. Mary’s greatly benefit not only from the fundraising done by the PnF, but through their parents involvement in the school. When students see their parents involved in their school, this helps to strengthen their own connectedness to school, which impacts positively on learning.

The PnF provides an excellent avenue for being connected to the school community on a social level. By getting involved in the PnF, parents make friendships that last for many years to come.

Parents have an opportunity to nominate for various positions on the PnF. There are many opportunities for social functions ranging from informal gatherings to major fund-raising activities. The parents also maintain the grounds and buildings at Working Bees, which are held throughout each year.

At the beginning of each school year, Class Parent Representatives are appointed. It is the role of these parents to coordinate a fundraising event. The Class Reps also coordinate the distribution of parent names and addresses (once permission is given) for their ‘class’.