top of page
Search


Case Study: Sacred Heart — a small school with a big anniversary!
Sacred Heart Primary School Highgate is a lovely little Catholic school in Western Australia, who recently placed an order with My School...
M.A. Notaras
Jan 20, 20231 min read
12 views
0 comments


Build your school community with collaborative storytelling!
And watch your students reap the rewards. We often talk about collaboration in schools, but this usually means student–student...
M.A. Notaras
Oct 28, 20223 min read
9 views
0 comments


Dear Fundraisers, Covid-19 is not yet over
I know this because I have Covid right now, and I'm as sick as a dog. This is my second bout of Covid in four months, can you believe it?...
M.A. Notaras
Jun 7, 20223 min read
10 views
0 comments


The Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Press Release to Promote your School Fundraiser
There are lots of reasons why it's a great idea for your school fundraising event to be published in the local newspaper: To help attract...
M.A. Notaras
May 23, 20229 min read
17 views
0 comments


Volunteers, clear goals and a plan - prepare now to make next year EASY and SUCCESSFUL!
Do you know what is the backbone of a thriving school-parent organisation? It's the volunteers! Parents and carers who are motivated and...
M.A. Notaras
Nov 30, 20214 min read
11 views
0 comments


Back to School UK & USA - it's time to schedule your fundraising!
It’s back to school time in the northern hemisphere – which means – it’s also time to schedule your school fundraising for the year...
M.A. Notaras
Sep 3, 20212 min read
5 views
0 comments


Not school fundraising because of Covid lockdown? Actually, it could be more important than ever.
There's a pandemic raging around us. So many schools and communities in lockdown. Should we even be doing school fundraising? Yes. Yes we...
M.A. Notaras
Aug 16, 20212 min read
7 views
0 comments


11 CRAZY and SURE FIRE ways to keep your kids READING
See, there's this thing called the summer slide that happens over the school holidays ... and sadly, no, it's not taking your kids t
Melanie Notaras
Dec 12, 20184 min read
22 views
0 comments


9 Fun Things you can do with Books in the School Holidays!
If you're looking for fun things to do in the school holidays, here are 9 unusual and fantastic ideas and activities your child will lov
Melanie Notaras
Dec 4, 20184 min read
16 views
0 comments


Best teacher gift idea for Christmas? A Teacher Appreciation Book!
Kids love giving Christmas gifts to all the special people in their lives - including their wonderful teachers. But instead of a box of medi
Melanie Notaras
Nov 28, 20184 min read
90 views
0 comments


Make your own ... Story Advent Calendar!
Kids love the magic of opening an advent calendar, with a new small gift every day. But instead of a chocolate or sweet, why not create your
Melanie Notaras
Nov 21, 20184 min read
30 views
0 comments


Tis the season to love books! 6 Christmas must-reads for 7-12 year olds.
Ho, ho, ho, it's nearly Christmas! Whether you're sweltering through the summer heat, or rugged up against the snow, it's the pe
Melanie Notaras
Nov 13, 20183 min read
35 views
0 comments


Time to get planning: 6 tips to help this be your best school fundraising year yet!
Are you a new P&C or P&F (or other school-parent group) eager to fundraise? Or an established one that's trying to improve your
Melanie Notaras
Nov 6, 20184 min read
20 views
0 comments


How to Fundraise Without Selling Anything
Is your school community 'sales-tired'? Your volunteers burnt-out? Your families feeling obliged to purchase things they don't w
Melanie Notaras
Oct 30, 20185 min read
29 views
0 comments


5 Deliciously Spooky Halloween Stories for Middle Grade readers ... if you dare!
Halloween is supposed to be all about scary, right? Spirits, ghosts and horror can be fascinating, and books are a safe way for kids to expl
Melanie Notaras
Oct 24, 20183 min read
29 views
0 comments


Solve your Christmas shopping by buying books online: last order dates roundup!
Love Christmas? Hate shopping? Books make great gifts for both kids and adults - and shows kids you value reading by associating books with
Melanie Notaras
Oct 16, 20187 min read
149 views
0 comments


Like Bizarre and Funny Adventure? Here are 53 weirdly funny stories for Middle Graders!
Hey Middle Graders! Do you like stories that are bizarre, weird and funny, with adventure mixed in? Then you're just like me! So if you&
Melanie Notaras
Oct 10, 20187 min read
47 views
0 comments


Why Imagination is Important for Developing Your Child’s Future
My daughter had her friend over for a play date today, and they wanted to cook. There were leftover egg whites in the fridge and I suggested
Melanie Notaras
Oct 3, 20183 min read
25 views
0 comments


What is a good school fundraiser?
Wow, what a question. While you're asking, do you mind first holding this piece of string for me? Now tell me how long it is and what yo
Melanie Notaras
Sep 26, 201810 min read
15 views
0 comments


Reducing Anxiety of Reading
My daughter started at a new school two years ago and I walk her there every day. About halfway along there's a rise in the footpath, fo
Melanie Notaras
Sep 19, 20183 min read
28 views
0 comments
bottom of page