Play equipment top of the list thanks to #Greater grant

Encouraging creative and productive play for kids from Kindergarten to Year Two is a priority for Avoca Beach Public School P&C Association, which can now install a playground shopfront following its success in Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program.

Avoca Beach Public School P&C Association receives $2,000 after topping the vote in the program’s March round, with $500 going to each of our runners-up, Peninsula Touch Association and Hope Family Cottage.

Avoca Beach Public School P&C President, Laura Day, said the organisation is made up of a bunch of like-minded parents who hope to make a difference.

“Our P&C works to have productive partnerships with the school principal, teaching staff and the local community to promote the interests of the school, and facilitate its development and further improvement to enrich students’ learning lives,” Laura said.

“We run the onsite canteen that provides healthy and affordable meals to students, and also the uniform shop run by our wonderful volunteers.

“We love our school and our community and aim to make a positive impact to both with our contribution.

“We collaborate with the school community to fundraise at various events like the school fair, election day BBQs and much more, but additional funding like this generous contribution from Greater Bank is very welcome, as it will enable us to add the finishing touches to our recently upgraded K to 2 playground equipment with our new shopfront.

Laura Day, Avoca Beach Public School P&C President.

Greater Central Coast

Greater Bank has been part of the Central Coast for more than 50 years, opening our first branch in the region in 1968. While we know this community is already great, the Community Funding Program is our way to help make it the Central Coast Greater!

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“The school had one some years ago and it’s been very much missed since its removal, so we’re delighted to be able to once again give the younger children the chance to play shop and begin to develop all the skills that go along with that activity.”

Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said the importance of a good start in education cannot be overstated.

“We love supporting the communities that support us and that includes the hard-working parents and families of the students at Avoca Beach Public School,” Josh said.

“All kids deserve great opportunities and that’s clearly what the community around this school is all about, so good luck and more power to them.”

There’s another $3,000 on offer in our April round, with Empire Bay/Bensville Rural Fire Service, Woy Woy Football Club and Clown Doctors Central Coast our monthly nominees.

The public online vote is now open at www.greater.com.au/greatercentralcoast until 5.00pm Wednesday 26 April, 2023.