The Mentone Grammar Parents & Friends Association (P&F) is a group of volunteers.

We play an active and productive role in supporting, serving and caring for the members of the Mentone Grammar school community.

Being involved in P&F activities is a great way to connect with Mentone Grammar students and families.

The Parents and Friends Association welcomes all members of the school community.

We aim to:

• Encourage friendship and communication between parents by organising ‘friend raising’ events
• Ensure the range of events offered are fully inclusive of all the community
• Encourage a positive and supportive relationship within the community
• Promote a sense of belonging in the school community
• Raise funds to contribute to the enhancement of the school environment for our children
• Have a strong direction, which is consistent, transparent and relevant
• Be highly approachable and reliable
• Have great communication within the group, with the school leadership and staff, and the wider community
• Feel connected by our common purpose of being a part of this community, and have an enjoyable time while we are here.

DAM (Dads at Mentone)

See DAM (Dads at Mentone) for more DAM information.

Sponsors and Supporters

The P&F would like to thank the following companies for their support and sponsorship for the annual golf day: Lime Catering, Gallagher Jeffs, Fuji Xerox, MHealth and MGolf, Macquarie Equipment Financing, Kemp and Partners, Marco Fabrics, David Greenwood, Graham Booth, Ventura Bus Lines, Woodlands Golf Course, Kingston Trophies and Ideal Formats. 

Get Involved

Class Reps

The school operates a Class Rep system, where each class from ELC - Year 8 has a parent representative. The Class Rep's role is to facilitate social activities amongst parents and also provide a welcome to new parents and perform a vital communication link between the P&F, FOPA and other volunteer organisations around the school, and the parent community. The Class rep can also coordinate support to families in times of need such as family illness and provide a valuable link between parents and the school.

From Year 9 onwards students move into the House system of the school where one or more parents per House are nominated to facilitate social opportunities, support and communication amongst parents of senior students. Parents who are interested in helping as a Class or House Rep are encouraged to volunteer. Email debib@mentonegrammar.net.

Meetings

Our meetings are held twice a term on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Frogmore House Board Room.  

We run a sub-committee structure for the events and services we offer. So if you cannot make a main committee meeting, but would like to be involved in organising an event listed above, then please contact us. We would love your help!

For more information, please email us pandf@mentonegrammar.net.

2011 Meetings

All meetings will be held in the Board Room which is located off main reception at 7.30pm. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 31st May. In term 4 the meetings will be held on Tuesday 18th October and Tuesday 15th November

Second Hand Uniform Shop

The P&F volunteers operate a Second Hand Uniform Shop, located underneath Thorold Hall at the Venice Street main entrance. It is a great place to purchase school uniforms at a reduced rate. The opening hours for the Shop and further details can be found in the Uniform section or for further enquiries, please email the Second Hand Uniform Shop. Volunteers will also be running the Second Hand Book Sale on Friday 18th and Sat 19th November.

The Association welcomes new members, offers of help and new ideas for fundraising events and social gatherings. If you know of anyone in the school community who is interested in joining us or simply wants to get to know people in the community, please let us know.

P&F Executive Committee

Vacant - President
Tracey Taylor - Vice President Retail
Robyn Hamilton - Vice President Events
Julie Ahern - Vice President Community Support
Renee Rimanic - Eblana Coordinator
Karen Kemp - Treasurer 
Kathrine Nish - Secretary

Contact Us

Email: pandf@mentonegrammar.net