Thank you to the wonderful Aquinas community, our college staff, the parent body, and, of course, the boys. In 2022, the P&F conducted a survey of students from year 6 through year 12. As a direct result of this survey, we have made it our goal to focus on purchases that benefit the mental health and well-being of the boys during breaks. In addition to this focus, we are also guided by the College Leadership Team and their staff to provide additional equipment for the boys in their day-to-day college lives.

Since the survey, items that have been purchased through the P&F include:

• Upgraded water fountains
• Rugby Heavy Duty Sled
• College Branded Marquees
• Yoga Mats
• 7 x Table Tennis Tables
• BBQs
• Guest Speaker for Boys/Staff/Parents – Melinda Tankard
• Paper Recycling Bins for classrooms
• Banners for Schola Choir
• Nature Water pump and riverbed
• Portable Speaker System
• Cricket Bowling Machine
• 2 x Tennis Ball feeders
• Outdoor Play equipment for Early Years
• Outdoor Furniture for Early Years
• New sports equipment for Junior School
• Rugby season game day community sausage sizzle
• Recording game day camera – Soccer
• Library furniture for study
• Bike Shelter – To be installed

The P&F sets aside a percentage of funds each year for a major project, which will be decided upon in the near future. Please stay tuned for updates.

The major event for the P&F each year is the February Sundowner, which aims to bring our community together. Please save the date for Friday, February 23, 2024. We'd like to express our gratitude to our wonderful year group Parent Reps who coordinate the social activities that unite our community. Each year group within the college receives financial support to assist with a social event as follows:

• K to 3 = $150
• 4 to 6 = $300
• 7 to 12 = $450

If you would like to join us on the P&F, we would love to see you at a meeting. Please email pandf@aquinas.wa.edu.au to find out more.

Yours sincerely,
Samantha Hickman