Parent Support Groups

Meet our Community

St Hilda’s School is made up of a strong community of not only wonderfully engaged students and staff but also enthusiastic parents, grandparents, friends and alumni, who give generously of their time and resources to support a wide range of school projects. It is a pleasure to introduce to you some of those community members who are active in formal Support Groups and to invite you to join a group of interest.

For all enquiries please contact Community Liaison Officer, Mrs Simone Crowther: scrowther@sthildas.qld.edu.au or phone 07 5577 7261

Parent Volunteer Group Meeting Schedule 2021

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Parents and Friends Association

St Hilda’s Parents and Friends Association’s quarterly meetings provide a forum for the School Principal and Support Group Presidents to present and share information about School and Community news and events. Meetings are open to all parents and are a great opportunity to engage with fellow St Hilda’s parents and the Leadership team.

Annual Events
St Hilda’s Fete, Cent Auction and Trivia Night.

President
Pia Willemsen

Vice President
Jane Strangman

Secretary
Carolyn Salam

Treasurer
Joy Brown

Contact: parentsandfriends@sthildas.qld.edu.au

Rowing Supporters Group

The Rowing Supporters Group comprises parents who support St Hilda’s rowers in three main areas:

• Support of the girls at early morning training sessions with breakfasts and in making trips to Wyaralong Dam and beyond for regattas
• Fundraising to purchase equipment and sponsorship
• Offering parents and friends the chance to develop friendships while at regattas or attending one of the social functions

The tremendous show of spirit and energy of this enthusiastic group shows at community events and through to our winning girls!

For sponsorship enquiries, please email rowingsupportersgroup@sthildas.qld.edu.au

Rowing Merchandise

Click the image below to view our range of Rowing Merchandise and Supporters Gear.

Click here to view the most recent Parent Information Evening PowerPoint

President
Michaela Klisch

Vice President
Andrew Cole

Secretary
Fiona Reeves

Treasurer
Craig Welsh

Merchandise Coordinator
Rebecca Salmon

Contact: rowingsupportersgroup@sthildas.qld.edu.au

Thank you to our generous major sponsors:

Women’s Auxiliary

St Hilda’s Women’s Auxiliary provides a social contact for all mothers within our school community. It is an opportunity for mothers to meet a number of staff and establish friendships across all year levels.

The WA hosts a number of fantastic, fun events throughout the year which generate funds which are reinvested back into the School. In 2019, the WA funded $55k towards the Junior School Library refurbishment and in 2020 the WA have funded 80 new net balls, cricket pitch sets and volley ball nets to start the year off! Thank you WA!

President
Courtney Frape

Vice President
Rebecca Baird

Treasurer
Pat Chiene

Secondhand Uniform Shop volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in assisting, click here to email Simone Crowther.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: 

Fathers’ Club

The Fathers’ Club welcomes all Dads to their monthly meetings which include guest speakers, networking opportunities and the open discussions with School Business Manager. The FC was established to undertake fundraising activities which would provide long-term benefits to the school and students.

President
Troy Theobald
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Vice President
Rob Wecker

Secretary
Chris Salmon

Treasurer
Matthew Budak

Thank you to our generous sponsors: 

 

Boarder Parents Support Group

The BPSG works to enhance boarding facilities for our girls and to address any areas that could be improved through consultation with families and staff. Exchange of ideas aimed at enhancing the happiness and care of boarders comes from the active BPSG. 

President
Wendy Henning
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Vice-President
Kate Cameron

Treasurer
Annabelle Raff

Secretary
Karen Backus

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

• Mano’s Tedder Avenue
• Shuck Restaurant
• Contessa Condominiums
• The Crest Apartments
• Oscar On Main
• Main Wave Restaurant

Supporters of the Creative Arts (SOCA)

The Supporters of the Creative Arts group assists and extends our Creative Arts programs with particular emphasis on student performance and the support of excellence, including:

• Promoting and supporting events showcasing Music, Visual Art, Drama, Creative Writing and Dance
• Encouraging wider student participation in the Creative Arts
• Assisting in developing parental and community audiences for Creative Arts activities
• Conducting fundraising events as required by the Creative Arts departments

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Events
School Musical
– Matilda the Musical 14-15 May 2021 BOOK NOW

President
Barbara Leinster

Vice President
Sally Fill

Secretary
Sally Fill

Treasurer
Steven Dewhurst

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Aquatics Club

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Interim President
Ken Malcolm

Vice President
Carly Modlich and Melanie Crabtree

Secretary
Marg Warn

Treasurer
Rose Willis

Contact: aquaticsclub@sthildas.qld.edu.au

The Aquatics Club is open to swimmers of all ages and levels. St Hilda’s students, family, friends and members of the Gold Coast community are invited to join the club. Aims and Objectives of the Club:

• To provide a positive environment where swimmers produce their best possible swimming, whether it be a personal best time or reaching State and National levels
• To provide dedicated coaches to support your child’s dreams, goals and desires
• To help develop each swimmer’s values and character
• Teaching of stroke technique and race strategies, the foundation on which our program is based
• Individual attention within a team environment

Club Nights

Club Nights are informal, fortnightly events which enable swimmers to assess their own progress, practise under race conditions and attempt new events in a familiar situation. The events are seeded from slowest to fastest and swimmers will be racing against others of similar ability. Coaches attend Club Nights and provide swimmers with encouragement and feedback on their performance. Club Nights are an ideal introduction to competition and an opportunity to meet other club members.

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