Tuesday 28 October 2014

Third Stonefields Community Fair Best Yet!

Despite showery weather the third Stonefields Community Fair held on Saturday 18 October 2014 was agreed to be the best yet!  The event is held each year as a joint venture between St Johns Rotary and Stonefields School to raise funds for the school and general youth projects in the district.

The Fair was opened by local MP Simon O’Connor, School Principal Sarah Martin and Rotary President Anil Nathoo.

Categories of stalls included hot food, cold food, kids crafts and games, home baking, preserves, books for adults and children, kids entertainment, Rotary raffle wheel and silent auctions, throwing stalls including crockery throw, coconut shy, wet sponge, kids fishing, community and commercial groups, static and active sports and more!

A significant number of the stalls, games and events were provided by the school pupils themselves growing in numbers each year as the school increases in size.  “These activities provide the children experience in learning which activities work best in sales results, and become real life lessons” said Principal Sarah.

Active kid’s equipment included two bouncy castles, spring-less trampolines, mini tennis, netball and rugby tackling.

Visits by a Community Police vehicle and a local fire engine were also popular.

A highlight was the entertainment stage which saw accomplished performances by the Stonefields School Kapa Haka group, Stonefields Community Choir, JP the French Clown (who is indeed funny) and other talented performers.

Generous sponsorships and prizes were provided by local businesses in the Rotary Club and School area.

“We are always thrilled to see the support we get from our community for this very popular event on our club calendar” said President Anil.



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