The connectedness and sense of community within our parent body are integral to the vibrant culture at Lowther Hall.

Families and the broader community often come together in celebration of shared traditions, learning or achievement. For parents, these events are not only an opportunity to support their daughters but also to connect socially with other families and deepen their sense of belonging. Whether attending performances, sporting events, or community celebrations, parents help create a warm, inclusive atmosphere that strengthens relationships and enriches the life of the school.

Our Year Level Representatives facilitate year level social functions, act as a point of contact at whole community events, support the social and fundraising efforts of the Parents and Friends’ Association (PFA), and welcome new families to the school community (in conjunction with the Parent Mentor program).

Our WSB is a wonderful service that is provided in partnership between the School and the Moonee Valley City Council. It is a program designed to instil a habit of walking to or part of the way to school with a view to promoting a healthy lifestyle as well as reducing and easing traffic congestion. Our girls learn through their WSB participation that their choice to walk to school is a sustainable one, taking more cars off the roads and therefore reducing our impact on the environment. Enthusiastic parent volunteers who run the Walking School Bus each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, demonstrate their sense of ‘non nobis solum’ (not for ourselves alone) to our girls and this role modelling really inspires a wonderful sense of community for everyone involved.

Our parent volunteers demonstrate to our girls a deep commitment to their education and the programs that enrich their lives. Through their active involvement, they exemplify the spirit of non nobis solum (not for ourselves alone), reinforcing our core values of community and belonging. Volunteering opportunities for parents include:

• Perceptual Motor Skills Sessions K-1 (Terms 2 and 3)

• Mondays and Fridays ‘Parent Time’ in Kindergarten

• Assistance in the Tawny Frog Mouth Reading Nook (K-1 Library)
• Sports Carnivals including Blinkbonnie House Sports Carnival, Raymond House Swimming, Cross Country, Netball, Basketball and Athletics Carnivals

• Painting sets and assisting with costumes for Raymond House and Senior School Productions

• Rowing Program: Assistance with transport, equipment, and support for competitions

Friends of Music (FOM) provides opportunities for parents to actively support their daughter’s musical endeavours and gives assistance to the Music Department at functions such as the Annual Music Concert, the Evening of Song, Music Camp, Soirees and various other performances. FOM also facilitates opportunities where members can meet socially to share their love and appreciation of music.