Due to COVID-19 restrictions and observation of social distancing practises, St Joseph’s P&F has taken a hiatus for the majority of 2020 thus far. We did manage to squeeze in one meeting and our AGM at the beginning of the year, but have been forced into lockdown like the rest of the country. That meant no more meetings and no more fundraising activities. Personally, I have missed these opportunities to be briefed on what is going on within the school and the chance to interact with the school community.

Like the rest of Queensland, we are waiting on our government to advise when we can get back to some sort of normalcy and routine. Amongst other things, our major annual fundraising event – St Joseph’s School Trivia Night, has already been cancelled. It is positive to hear, the health threat to the community is diminishing and subsequently restrictions are easing. Students are being eased back to school and businesses are opening back up. Hopefully soon we will be able to hold meetings again and we can discuss how the P&F can assist the school moving forward. I am sure there are many opportunities to assist students, staff, parents and the community with the various challenges this pandemic has presented.

Our P&F will advise when we intend to meet next. I would strongly urge all parents to attend. Much of our school community is hurting, financially and emotionally, due to COVID-19 restrictions. It would be great to have as many parents as possible attend so that we can help each other moving forward.

Dan O'Dea
P & F President