The Parents of Parade (POP) committee plays a key role in supporting many initiatives that help to build our school community. In doing so, POP provides opportunities for Parents and Carers to get to know one another and to form strong connections with the College. I would like to thank Bethany Henry for her many years of leadership as President of POP. Bethany has decided to step away from this role, and for the remainder of this year Vice President Trish Liddell will serve as Acting President.

In her time as President, Bethany played a key role in reinvigorating many of the annual events that had been paused or limited due to COVID. The Mother’s and Father’s Day breakfasts, Family Games night, new Parents Morning Tea and Parent Winery tour all benefited from Bethany’s enthusiastic leadership and energy. Furthermore, fundraising events such as the annual Mega Raffle have ensured that POP is well-placed to support a range of student activities, such as the RYDA Road Safety Education Program program, Year 12 farewell morning tea and the Board Game Club. I would like to thank Bethany for everything she has done for POP, and wish Trish well as she steps in for the remainder of this year.

To support Trish and the POP committee, I encourage Parents and Carers to come along to our POP meetings or volunteer at one of the upcoming events.