Thank You

H.S.S. Quiz Night 2010 A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Quiz Night such a success.  We really appreciated your help and support.

Hampden Street School Fundraising

Message from the Chairperson

The HSS Fundraising Committee is made up of parents and friends within Hampden Street School.    We arrange social activities that nurture friendships amongst us all in the school community (both staff and parents), and also we have an integral role in fundraising that benefits the school and our children.

I have been on the Committee for only 2 years and have to admit that at first I was apprehensive and felt that it would be very formal, but it isn’t.  We all contribute ideas, some help lightly, others do lots – there is no obligation.   I personally have really enjoyed being passionately involved in raising money for the school for which my daughters will benefit immensely.   I find it keeps me closely in touch with the direction of the school and what the Board has planned for the children.  That in itself has made me feel part of the school community and creates a "family" amongst us all. 

We meet monthly and not everyone is able to make every meeting and that is ok too.   We are really keen to have any parents join us on the Committee (in particular new parents to the school), it is not a lot of work, not a lot of formality, many hands make light work, and there is an enormous feeling of satisfaction being part of the school community. If you are at all interested, or would like to find out more, please contact me.

Louise Devine 

Important Dates for 2010 

• Tuesday 29 June – SAUSAGE SIZZLE - A fundraising event for children organised by the Parents' Committee.  Any questions to Elizabeth Bean. elizabeth@greenway.co.nz
• Wednesday 4 August – Committee meeting - All welcome
• Wednesday 8 September – Committee meeting - All welcome
• Tuesday 21 September – SAUSAGE SIZZLE
• Wednesday 13 October – Gala Meeting TBC
• Wednesday 3 November – Committee meeting
• Friday 19 November – GALA
• Wednesday 1 December – Gala debrief

Planned spending in 2010 

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make our fundraising activities such as success.  This year we planning to purchase the following items for the school:

2 Apple Laptops
1 side for Gazebo
1 Active Whiteboard
Musical Instruments
A Caged Trailer
PE Equipment (netball kits 1st)
Contribute to the Pool Upgrade
Literacy / Reading Books
Senior Maths Text Books  
Camp Fund (Aqua Taxis)
Pastoral Fund