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What could you do to acknowledge a long serving volunteer?
Here are some ideas from our Facebook community on how to acknowledge a long serving volunteer: Create a garden or bench seat in her honour with a plaque recognising her contribution.
How do I show the value in my volunteering experience on my CV?
Here is some advice from our Facebook community on how to include volunteering experience on your CV: List your volunteer positions the same as you would a paid position. Really the only difference between them is the salary, you still use and develop your skills in a volunteer role.
Is it a good idea to hire an ATM for our 10th Anniversary Fair?
Here is some advice from our Facebook community about hiring an ATM for your event: ANZ Blades are available to borrow. You will need to become a registered partner but its all free to do and arrange.
Can anyone suggest any ideas for lolly stall alternatives?
Here are some reader ideas for lolly stall alternatives: Cake stall is always good but lob-a-choc was a hit at our school. We just got donated bags of chocolate or $1 medium size choc. The class with the most donated got a free dress day!
Cocktail party fundraiser – any ideas for inexpensive decorations?
Here are some reader ideas for inexpensive ways to decorate a cocktail party fundraiser: Lots of tea lights sitting in glass jars. Ask families to send in their empty clear glass jars from home.
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Any advice on how to improve communication between P&C’s, teachers and principals?
Here are some reader ideas for improving communication between your P&C, principle and teachers: Set the tone by being really transparent in everything you do, and ask questions to others (staff, etc) to encourage them to do the same.
School Discos – what do you charge and what does that include?
Here are some ideas from our Facebook community about this School Discos question: We play limbo, 4 corners, hoola hoop competition, dance off competitions.
Does anyone have paid advertising on their school fence?
Here are some insights from our Facebook community about their experiences with school fence advertising:
What “extras” have been successful at trivia style events?
Here are some ideas from our Facebook community about successful trivia night extra activities:
What type of sealed container can you use for a coin drive?
Here are some reader ideas of what type of sealed containers you can use for a coin drive:
Birthday cupcakes at tuckshops – is this a good idea?
Here are some reader ideas for tuckshops taking orders for birthday class cupcakes as an extra fundraiser. Great for busy parents and they are supporting the school too.
