Justine Hofman – Head of P&F

Fiesta De Mama was a hit!

What a morning! A record turnout of over 300 mums, saftas, special friends and students certainly brought the Carnivale vibes to Emanuel School with our Fiesta De Mama celebration. So much colour, smiles and good times!

Our Zumba class was full of energy. Led by World Latin Dance champion and star, Giselle Peacock, it was fun for all ages with mums and children showing off their moves to infectious Latin beats. In between there was plenty of coffee, noshing on yummy Jessie’s pastries, and connecting with each other. Families also appreciated getting some last minute bargains at the second hand uniform sale.

Following the Fiesta, Primary students went along to buy wonderful gifts at our much-loved Mother’s Day Stall (check their bags for the goodies). This year there were more choices than ever before, including a charity gift that was extended to all Primary year levels. Charity gift proceeds will go to the Be Centre, which provide play therapy kits to children who have been affected by trauma.

Photo: Andrea Aschner

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following Emanuel School-related business who supported our festivities:
 1^st Steet Financial – thank you for sponsoring our all-important coffee cart. Biggest of thanks also goes to Metro60, The Honour Store and 100 Percent Dance who provided prizes for the raffle and best dressed and best dancer respectively. We also acknowledge the support of QCC Hospitality Supplies, Muggshot Coffee and Jesse’s Bakery for looking after us. And finally to Andrea Aschner for capturing the day with some lovely photos.

We give HUGE thanks and praise to the spectacular Mother’s Day Morning committee. You guys pulled it off yet again. It’s not surprising considering the powerful women in this group.

Thank you to the Fiesta committee: Lauren Hockley, Naomi Hersh, Mia Kalinko, Natalie Chesler, Kate Wine and Zoe Boothman. And to Carli Rothman and Lynn Ross for the incredible Mother’s Day Stall. So much thought and effort went into not just the gift selection, but also into every aspect of planning and presentation of this initiative.

We cannot forget to once again thank Elly Berger and Rebecca Pal and committee for answering the call for an encore Second-Hand Uniform sale held this morning, which has helped some many families find affordable uniform options this Term.

And finally, thank you to the team of over 50 volunteers – which included a big contingent of dads – who showed up to have fun, make the morning magical and honour the women in our community.

Dates for the diary

• Wednesday 24 May 2023 – P&F Termly General meeting
• Friday 4 August 2023 – Primary School 40^th celebration
• Friday 25 August 2023: Father’s Day morning
• Early September: Second Hand Uniform Sale on campus 
• Friday 3 November 2023 – Monday 5 November 2023: Spring Family Camping Weekend