The Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) are a group of dedicated parents and friends of the school who donate their time to support the school. Parent participation aims to enrich the school community through the social events we hold. The parents you see serving drinks at events are PTFA members, and you are warmly welcomed by them again at other significant events as your daughter progresses through St Mary's College.
Community and fundraising goals
We promote and provide opportunities for families to form a close community. We have fundraising goals, but the planning and preparation of these has a strong focus on community-building. The PTFA are a social bunch, so events are fun, well-organised and rewarding. Opportunities to meet other families, students and staff are especially important for a college. Students become more independent when they reach Year 7 and there isn’t the same access to classrooms and teachers. PTFA events are a great opportunity to develop connections.
We need your support
We welcome all parents to join us and lend support. You can be involved as much or as little as you like. It's a great way of getting to know the school and other parents, please click here to check out our flyer or please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We value your time and expertise.
Fundraising to make St Mary’s College the best it can be
Our fundraising efforts go towards everything from large infrastructure projects to trips or resources.
Here are some of our recent efforts:
- Outfitting the student café
- Technology (computer suites and smart boards)
- Donations for the Library, Music, Dance and Drama Departments
- $80,000 to resurface the tennis courts
- Curtains in the SM and CM Halls
- $40,000 towards a new school van
- Branded umbrellas
- Shade sails for new playground
Would you like to be part of the PTFA?
We meet twice a term, with dates advertised below and in newsletters. All parents, caregivers, staff, past pupils and people in the community are welcome to join.
PTFA Meetings 2024
Tuesday 13 February 2024
Tuesday 9 April 2024
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Tuesday 26 June 2024
Meetings are held in the Staffroom at 7.15pm
Contact us
For more information, please contact our committee members:
Chairperson: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Treasurer: Delphine Lamande-Frearson
Secretary: Ying Sy