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COMMUNITY Friends of the Preparatory School (FOPS) FOPS had a busy start to the year, supporting the three swimming carnivals Dive and Try, the Dolphin Carnival, and the Quarter Carnival - providing catering for the parents attending. The FOPS committee, along with the Liaison Parents, welcomed new parents at the Meet the Teacher Night, as well as at the New Parent Afternoon Tea. The FOPS Family Welcome BBQ on Roberts Oval was a fantastic success, attended by just under 400 members of the community. Families enjoyed great food and music while meeting others in their year groups. The children enjoyed a monster inflatable slide, magic shows by Al Kazam, face painting and games. It was a wonderful night of friendship and camaraderie enjoyed by all who attended. in our community, and for those we are very grateful. The monies raised from the raffle will go towards funding the author in residence during Book Week. FOPS has pledged a donation of $55,000 in support of the Preparatory School Naturescape project being incorporated in and around the new