Congratulations to Julie Penfold who was nominated for a Geelong Community Life Award in the Education category.
The nomination highlighted her contribution to many community groups but particularly her work on the Drysdale PS School Council.
“Julie is extremely energetic and a classic quiet achiever, never one to seek the limelight. Julie is a very active member of the Drysdale Primary School Community. As a parent volunteer she has shown diligent leadership, serving 6 years as school council Treasurer and is now in her 3rd year as School Council President.
She successfully co-ordinated the schools inaugural Potato Fair raising $18,000 in 2023. She has initiated and lead many School fundraisers both at Drysdale Primary and as the Fundraising Co-ordinator on the St Ignatius College Parents and Friends group.
She has actively supported the Drysdale monthly market for more than 10 years, which raises money annually for Drysdale Primary.
She is the unofficial photographer for school events, catching moments which hold memories for a lifetime and deepen the bond every student has with the school and the local community.”
Congratulations Julie on your nomination and thank you for all the hard work that you do for the school and wider community.