School Council

New Playground Project

Our Red Playground was built over 30 years ago, and has served our school well. It has been refurbished and repainted over the years, but it is now time to replace it.

Our playground committee has put together a plan to transform our schoolyard into a place with calming natural elements, nature inspired equipment, and unique features the whole community will be able to enjoy.

School playgrounds in Alberta are paid for through donations, fundraising, and grants, and

We set a goal of raising $270,000, with a build date in 2023.

Due to a generous donation for safety surfacing, our overall cost has been reduced to approx. $215,000. 

Currently we have approx. $85,000 raised, and in January 2023 we applied for a CFEP matching grant. If our application is successful we will have all the funds needed to build the playground. 

There are always additional unforeseen costs, and price increases, so we continue to fundraise for the playground until grant funding is Confirmed.

Donations  are accepted via SCHOOL CASH. In the top right corner, click ‘ITEMS’ and then ‘‘Make A Donation.’ Select ‘St. Augustine (Ponoka) New Playground’ under Fund Destination. Then follow the screen prompts - you can either login or check out as a Guest. Any donation over $10 will be issued a charitable tax receipt.

We are excited to support the children of St. Augustine School, and our community by providing a new safe and fun playground.

For more information and any questions, please contact Holly Sheppard or the Friend’s of St. A’s by email at: STAUGSC@GMAIL.COM

Thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers - your generosity is helping us reach our goal.

 

Friends of St. Augustine Fundraising Events

Current & Upcoming Fundraisers:

School Supply Fundraiser

The Friends of St. A’s are happy to offer a school supply fundraiser to streamline back to school supply shopping. All funds raised through Write-On this year will support school engagement activities. Thank you for your continued support - last year we raised $833.  All fundraisers are voluntary, but we strive to offer products of value to our school community. Online orders can be customized so you only purchase what you need - It’s easy and convenient! 

To Order Supplies Online:

  • Go to write-on.ca
  • Click on ’PARENTS – Order Here’
  • Type in and Select your St. Augustine School Ponoka
  • Choose your grade(s) and select package and/or items
  • Complete your order by clicking ’PLACE ORDER’
  • You will receive an automatic email confirmation to confirm your order has been received
  • Write-On accepts: VISA, MC, AMEX, Visa Debit and INTERAC® Online

To ensure timely delivery to your home, please order by August 10, 2023

Tru Earth Fundraiser: This fundraiser is on-going just make sure to use link when placing your order. Our fundraising link is: https://fundraising.tru.earth/StAugustine 

Boston Pizza: Collect your receipts from Boston Pizza in central Alberta. Drop them off at the school and the school earns a percentage of sales. Ongoing: Boston Pizza Fundraiser

For any questions regarding fundraising, please email staugsc@gmail.com

School Council

St. Augustine School Council meetings are held monthly. Please refer to the website calendar for the date & time. All parents/guardians of attending students are welcome to attend and encouraged to become active members of the school council. 

Upcoming meeting dates are: Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 9, April 11, May 11

School Council Goals (3yr Plan) 2022 23)

School Council Operating Procedures

 

Heart & Soul of St. Augustine School Award

The St. Augustine School Council would like to honour each year, a staff member of our school that stands out.  We have created the Heart & Soul of St. Augustine School Award and we are asking for your help to nominate a teacher, EA (Education Assistant), counsellor, secretary, janitor that you feel would best suit this award. 

eMail direct to: staugsc@gmail.com

 

This year’s School Council executive are:

Kari Davidson - Principal 

Holly Sheppard – President

Haley Brochu – Vice President

Jaclyn Alexander– Secretary

Mary-Ann Baden - Teacher Rep

Karah Kusiek – ECS Rep

Christie Remillard - Director

Franziska Hefti - Parish Rep

Friend’s of St. Augustine:

Holly Sheppard – President

Karah Kusiek – Vice President

Jaclyn Alexander – Secretary

Christie Remillard – Treasurer

Franziska Hefti – Director

Hailey Brochu – Director

Melissa Burke – Director