Fair raises $15,200 for Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach Public School's Seaside Fair raised over $15,200 for the school on Sunday, September 15.

The Seaside Fair committee met every Monday evening since May to plan, organise and discuss the fair.

"Our dedicated committee are to be congratulated for all their hours, numerous phone calls, meetings and the list just goes on," said P and C president Ms Rose Mackay.

"I mentioned to them all that my Monday nights will not be the same.

"This was our second Seaside Fair and despite the little bit of rain we could not have asked for a better day on Sunday.

"The morning setup for everyone went smoothly and everyone was ready to go at 9am for their first customers.

"The event attracted people from all over the Coast, with cars parked from the RSL Club to Turo Park.

"It was wonderful to hear the children perform their first concert in front of many eager parents, grandparents, friends and community members.

"I hope that everyone had the opportunity to hear HG Nelson run our celebrity auctions; he had many people in the crowd laughing and bidding for the auction items.

"At closing time, 3pm, we still had many people walking around not wanting our Seaside Fair to finish.

"It's amazing to see that such a small school can achieve such fantastic results.

"I would like to acknowledge the people that baked yummy cakes and jams, assisted with the barbecue, donated items to the white elephant, Tombola, side show alley and drinks to the canteen.

"There was also an amazing number of people who gave their time, to set up and pack down stalls, assist with the White Elephant and provided chairs and tables.

"Many of these people were current and past students, teachers and staff just willing to lend a hand," said Ms Mackay.

Newsletter, 19 Sep 2013

Louise Hoyle, Pretty Beach Public School