Fundraising (FWFC)

Friends and Whánau Fundraising Committee  (FWFC) is our school’s fundraising committee.

Why do we need to fundraise?

We fundraise to continue making St Benedict’s the great school it is for all students, staff, and local families.

The Friends and Whánau Fundraising Committee (FWFC) Team organise several family-friendly fundraising activities for the school each year through a team of dedicated parents. We always encourage new parents to join FWFC or join a meeting to see what we’re all about – all welcome, just email us to find out when we’re next meeting.

Each year the school’s Board and Staff provide FWFC with a list of ‘wish list’ items they would like us to fundraise for. This document is called the Staff Support List and is very much appreciated by the teachers.

Fundraising events include:

  • Entertainment books
  • School sausage sizzles, mufti days and ice block fundraisers
  • School disco
  • Fathers’ day breakfast
  • Parents’ social evenings, including the annual quiz
  • Second hand uniform sales.

FWFC is not just about fundraising, we also like to bring new families together to meet each other and strengthen the St Benedict’s school community. We understand there is always a lot of information to take in when starting a new school so please contact us if you have any questions. We always welcome new ideas so please make yourself known to us!

Fundraising Focus

In 2021, the main focus of our fundraising efforts was to support the construction of the new Year 3-8 adventure playground. The stimulating playground for the older students has been made from sustainable products, and we can see it being enjoyed for many years to come.

Over the past 12 months we have supported our school with new basketball hoops, a new school BBQ, STEM class resources, new headphones for students, and a significant investment in ICT upgrades and devices for students. The FWF Committee will work with staff and the Board to agree a focus for 2023 fundraising efforts.

2023 Entertainment Fundraising Books/App

Huge discounts, from movies to mojitos! Click below to access a range of offers in support of St Benedict’s School; please contact either FWFC, or the school’s office for more information, or go ahead and select St Benedict’s School when purchasing your copy. Robyn Wishart manages the Entertainment Books for us on behalf of the FWFC committee.

https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/10422e1

How can I help?

Fresh faces are always welcome – not only to join the committee group but to give our fundraising efforts a hand, or to share some ideas. A few hours a year from many hands makes a BIG difference. Just get in touch!

We check our email regularly FWFC@st-benedicts.school.nz 

2023 Committee

Contacts:

FWFC Chair, Kaye Herrick 
FWFC Secretary, Sarah McCarthy
FWFC Treasurer, Sarah Southee

Jacinta Schultz, Committee member

Robyn Wishart, Committee member
Theresa Pardo, Committee member
Chrystal O’Connor, Committee member
Michelle Bowmaker, Committee member
Sarah Leilua, Committee member
Aimie Hines, Committee member
Amie Peters, Committee member

Jacinta Schultz, Committee member

Sarah McCarthy, Committee member

Yasmin Dalman, Committee member