Somerset Lifetimes 2019 Semester 2

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POPULAR SUSTAINABLE CHOICE The Parents’ and Friends’ Association’s vision and purpose is a simple one, to create opportunities to build friendships and partnerships that benefit all, focussing on activities that ultimately enhance our children’s educational experience at Somerset College. A wonderful example has been the establishment of their hugely successful pre-loved uniform and textbook sustainability shop known as The Collective. Its humble beginnings began in late 2015 when a number of committee members identified there was a significant demand for this service. After listening to community feedback and receiving unwavering support from the College Leadership Team, the pop-up shop began. It didn’t take long to

quickly ascertain that recycling and minimising waste was a very high priority for parents and carers. Thanks to the generosity of the community donating their quality pre-loved uniforms and the hundreds of hours volunteered by passionate and committed parents to establish the sustainability shop, it was open within a few weeks. The demand was overwhelming and continues to be very popular. Funds raised have built a dynamic hub for the community to meet and share a laugh. Supportive parents and carers not only appreciate saving funds, more importantly, they are celebrating the collective spirit of our community that has found a convenient and practical solution to recycle uniforms and textbooks. As they say, from little things, big things grow. The Collective is dedicated to every past, present and future volunteer parent and carer for their selfless and valuable contribution. The Somerset College community is extremely grateful for all uniform and textbook donations. Josie Kay P&F Volunteer

The Collective

Founding Volunteers left to right: Robyn Lindsay, Leisha Hay, Josie Kay, Leanne Evans, Jacqui Sina, Anthea Gerrard

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