Parent Information
Friends Of St. Michael's (Fosm)
St Michael’s parent support group is called Friends of St Michael’s - FOSM.
We are proud of the parent involvement at St. Michael’s School. Parents have the privilege of being involved in ways that encourage a higher quality of education and a greater community atmosphere. Being involved shows a sense of duty and commitment to your child's education and ownership in what happens within the school. Your involvement is also a testimony to your child on their importance to you and an example to them of service to others.
The Executive Committee For FOSM
Chair: Anelda van Staden
Vice-Chair: Position Vacant
Secretary: Position Vacan
Treasurer: Holy Raoily
Fundraising Lead: Position Vacant
Meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month in the school multipurpose room or on-line via zoom / Microsoft Teams platform.
starting @ 6:30 p.m.
All parents of students in St. Michael’s are members and are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings and become involved in some of the issues and decisions involving our school.
Fundraising Opportunities
Fundraising brings in over $12, 000 a year for important improvements to the school grounds and school initiatives. Money raised by fundraising allow our tuition payments to stay low.
St. Michael's has a variety of much-needed fundraising opportunities including:
Bake Sales
Bottle Drives
Purdy's Chocolates
Poinsettia Sales
Annual Gala
We welcome your suggestions for future fundraising ideas. Contact the Chair of FOSM to share your ideas.
Volunteer Opportunities
Every school year, each family will be required to volunteer a minimum of 12 hours as part of the registration obligations. It is important that the volunteer time is fulfilled to help offset operational costs.
St. Michael's offers a variety of volunteer opportunities:
Assistance in classrooms
Building and maintenance
Fundraising events
Spring and fall clean-up
Should you have a special skill to offer, please contact the school.
St. Michael's School Council
St Michael’s School Council meets once a month. This Council is composed of seven volunteer members of the Catholic community along with the parish priest and principal. This Council follows the constitution and by-laws of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese to manage the business activities of the school under the guidance of the Bishop.
The Executive Committee for Council
Chair: Acting Chair - Elizabeth Stephens
Secretary: Lisa Doskoch
Treasurer: Sarah Benson-Lord
Meetings take place the last Thursday of the month in the school multipurpose room starting @ 5:00 p.m.
All parents of students in St. Michael’s are members and are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings and become involved in some of the issues and decisions involving our school.