$21,000 is a fair effort

STUDENTS, parents and staff all celebrated the Tewantin State School Spring Fair last Wednesday, with celebrations and fund-raising the order of the day.
Each year, every class organises an activity, merchandise or food fare of their own; all made possible by the generous donation of time and/or resources from the staff, students, parents, community groups and local businesses.
The students took to the challenge sourcing donations, selling raffle tickets, designing advertising posters and even helping to run their own stalls on the day.
More than $21,000 was raised at the fair, thanks to the support of the local community and businesses including long-time supporters Bendigo Bank who were on hand to help celebrate the Spring Fair.
All funds raised at the fair will go directly to the school to buy valuable resources for the students.
Tewantin State School principal Corrie Connors said apart from all the excitement, seeing the students take ownership of the event and experience first-hand the value of community partnerships and what can be achieved through donating and volunteering is what drives the events’ success.
“Just seeing everyone work together and have fun doing it makes it all worthwhile,” Corrie said.
“It’s without doubt our most highly- anticipated fund-raising event of the year, and a joy to witness the kids’ excitement and exuberance being unleashed over that hectic morning. We all love the Spring Fair and want to thank everyone for playing their part in making the day such a success.”