Event Information
Every year the PAC hosts a number of events to enhance our school community and the education of our children. These are run by our amazing parent community and these dedicated parents put many hours into each event. Some are community builders whereas others also serve as PAC fundraisers. Come join us!
Annual Family potluck
Our annual celebration and community builder to celebrate the return of school. The PAC hosts a picnic, usually in the school's field, where families bring their own plates, cutlery, blankets, and dinner to enjoy. Old friends catch up and new friends are made!
Volunteer: help with set up and take down is always appreciated!
PLEASE NOTE: due to anaphylactic allergies in the school community, we kindly ask that you do not bring dishes that contain nuts or fish. Thank you!
Art show
A well loved South Park tradition for over 30 years! Our children spend many dedicated hours throughout the year creating wonderful pieces of art and the art show is a means to celebrate this creativity. Parents spend time with each student supporting them to choose 2-3 pieces of their favourite art that are then carefully labeled and mounted for display. The gym is transformed into an art gallery as parents diligently hang and display each piece of art. The "gallery" is open all week long and parents and families are invited to come explore. The Art Show also overlaps our Auction Gala and provides an amazing background/decoration to our annual fundraising gala.
Volunteer: Help need to help the children choose their art, label and mount art pieces onto construction paper, and to help set up the gym on set up day. Options primarily in school hours, but mounting could be done at home if discussed with teacher.
South Park Emporium
The emporium is a magical tradition at South Park. Every December the PAC transforms the school gym into a "store" where the children select the most creative of holiday gifts for their selected family and friends for $1. They bring these home wrapped in beautiful South Park community made wrapping paper and bags.
South Park Families donate gently used household items, toys, and gifts to the school and the emporium committee works long hours to get this magical day prepared for the kids. On shopping day, students come with a list of people to buy for (max 6 items/person during class time) and their gift tags. Primary students are helped by their big buddies.
Once the children have finished shopping for the day, the doors are opened to families who can get some great deals on the leftover items!
Donations accepted: household items, clean and operational toys, jewellery, hobby and entertainment materials, baskets - almost anything. PLEASE DO NOT SEND: clothing, broken or incomplete toys/puzzles, opened or unsealed toiletries, perfumes, etc., or anything that requires cleaning or fixing! PLEASE consider grouping things in advance to help the emporium committee to sort and organize donations in a timely fashion.
Volunteer:
Book Fair
The teacher librarian works with a local bookstore to have a select group of books brought to the school, where they can be purchased by parents or friends of the school at a discounted price to be donated to the library. There is a sticker nameplate, with a message space, that can be added to the inside front cover.
Family Movie NIght
Join in the fun as the PAC hosts a free family movie in the gym! Families are polled in the weeks before the movie and a family friendly movie is shown in the evening. Drinks and popcorn are available for a small fee.
Volunteer: any help with set up and clean up is always appreciated!
New-to-me Clothing Sale
Once a year the PAC collects gently used clothing from our families, organizes it, and displays it for sale. Join us for some great thrift shopping!
Donations accepted: gently used and washed clothing for all ages. Please only send items that you would want to purchase yourself. PLEASE DO NOT SEND: dirty, over-worn, stained or damaged clothing.
Volunteer: Many hours go into sorting the clothing into age, gender, and type of garment categories. Any time you could give to help the sorting would be greatly appreciated. You can help from home by grouping your clothes into mens, women’s, children's clothing and marking it as same. Many hands are needed to help set up and take down. Along with transporting leftover clothes to various donation locations post sale.
Family Education
Two to three times a year, your PAC hosts an education night for the parents of South Park. Speakers vary and suggestions are solicited from the parent body as to what they would like to have featured. Funding for the event is through the PAC who also applies for bursaries to keep costs low. Out of school care is provided free of charge to parents to improve accessibility.
Please contact the PAC Chair to make a suggestion.
Pizza Lunches
Every month the children have an opportunity to have a pizza day lunch to change things up a bit! Parents have the opportunity to place an order twice a year (September and January) for the coming months. Parent volunteers come to the school and deliver the pizza and juice (if ordered) to each division. Volunteers get a free slice of vegetarian pizza!
Volunteer: Each division will have at least 2 pizza day volunteers who will come to the school on the last Wednesday of the month from 12:00 - 12:30 when the children come in from lunch recess. Parents will typically stay until lunch finishes at 1pm. One Duty Month parent will be present to facilitate the delivery and ensure all classes get their pizza!
Book Fair
Once a year we invite Russell Books into the school library for a week long Book Fair. A great selection of books is always available and it's a great way to buy books at a reduced cost for yourself or to start your holiday shopping. Teachers often select books they wish to have for their class and parents can purchase these for their children's class. Sales from the Book Fair are donated to the library fund. Shopping is open before and after school, along with one night time option (date and time TBA).
Volunteer: Parents are needed for set up and take down, along with various shifts throughout the week to man the cash box.
Spring Fair / Carnival
The Spring Fling is a whole community event that is held every other year (opposite the Whole School Production). It is typically held on a full weekend day in spring. In the past it was very parent hosted (e.g., cake walk, raffle, etc), but was revamped over the past few years to be more vendor reliant.
It has games on the field, and hosts a family/student performance stage which is a true family favourite.
Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to help set up, take down, and run concession, etc during the event.
Staff Appreciation
This is truly one of the finest events at South Park as the parents come together to show our appreciation to the teachers and staff for all the hard work and dedication they have to our kids.
The PAC sets up a beautiful potluck and dining area for the staff and food is provided by the parents of each division. Parents serve the staff and much fun is had!
Volunteer: Volunteers from each division will be solicited by their Class Coordinators to bring a side/salad, a main, and a drink/dessert. Volunteers are also needed to supervise the children during the lunch hour from 12:00-1:00 so the staff can enjoy their feast. Help with set up and take down are also needed.
Valentine’s Dance
Our annual Valentine's celebration. Come join us for some fun on the dance floor - complete with DJ, music, and lights! Families are encouraged to bring a potluck snack to aide in the festivities. The PAC provides a food contribution, decor, and equipment rental.
Volunteer: Parents are needed for set up and take down.
PLEASE NOTE: due to anaphylactic allergies in the school community, we kindly ask that you do not bring dishes that contain nuts or fish. Thank you!
first week of school (september)
This a is a PAC funded event that is primarily a social and a way to engage with other parents. It includes coffee, tea, and occasionally light snacks that are handed out by parent volunteers. Come say hi and catch up. It's a great way to welcome back families to the school.
