2026 Update: What We've Done So Far (Advocacy, Funding and Events)

2026 P&C Update: What We’ve Done So Far! Advocacy, fun events, and almost $7,000 given back to the school this year - plus $43,000 saved in our Playground Fund (we’re nearly there!)

P&C 2026 Update: What We’ve Done So Far…

We’re thrilled to share the latest update on everything your P&C has achieved so far in 2026! Thanks to the incredible dedication of our members, generous community support, and the fantastic fundraising efforts of our families, we’ve made some real, tangible improvements for our school and our kids.

Advocacy - Fighting for changes & improvements…

We’ve been actively listening to feedback from parents, families, and community members and are strongly advocating for the following improvements:

More accessible parking
Clearer signage
Increased accessibility to the front of the school
Canteen facilities and equipment upgrades
Greater community engagement
Greater food security for families in need
Cultural inclusivity
Improved sun safety

These are all priorities that have come directly from your feedback, and we continue to push for positive change in these areas.

Funding: Donations to the school for…

Thanks to your generous donations, ticket purchases, and sausage sizzle sales, we’ve been able to allocate significant funds directly back into the school/families:

$1,470 for Early Years Play Resources & Equipment
$1,450 to subsidise school Swimming Lessons
$2,000 for new School Marquees for sports & interschool events
$235 towards the Term 1 Year 6 Yanchep Caves Excursion
$600 for the Free Breakfast Club to feed hungry kids
$400 for new Uniform - including new shirts for our amazing choir!
$200 in donated art & craft supplies
$282 subsidised to support kids being included in activities
$300 in emergency food relief for families doing it tough
$43,000 raised so far for our Playground Fund (we’re almost there!)

Every dollar goes back into supporting our children and school community.

Memorable Experiences

We’ve also created plenty of fun and community spirit along the way:

First-ever Somerly Welcome Sundowner
Awesome AFL Easter Raffle
Bunnings Easter Night with free activities for the kids
Free Sausage Sizzle Lunch for our Year 6s
Mother’s Day Stall & Raffle

These events bring families together and create those special primary school memories we all cherish.

Some of the other things we’ve been proud to support so far this year…

Expanding Breakfast Club - we’re working from the current 2 days per week to 5 days per week for next year
Keeping the Community Pantry stocked for families doing it tough
Weekly Wednesday Sausage Sizzle providing affordable lunches to students
Continued support for student wellbeing initiatives
Supporting Year 6 excursions and graduation activities throughout the year
Volunteer coordination across school events and programs
Strengthening partnerships with local businesses and community groups
Developing new digital systems to make ordering, volunteering, and communication easier for families
Supporting sustainability and recycling initiatives around the school
Working collaboratively with the school to improve community engagement and inclusivity

And… heaps more! The P&C has been very busy this year 🫠, please feel free to browse through the minutes of our meetings (available here!) if you’d like more info! Or, reach out at any time: president@somerly-pnc.com

A huge thank you to every family who has supported us - whether by buying a raffle ticket, volunteering at an event, donating goods, or simply cheering us on. None of this would be possible without your amazing community spirit.

Stay tuned for more updates soon!

The Somerly Primary School Team 😊