Gala

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School 2015 GALA COUNTDOWN 4pm - 7pm Thursday 5 March Dear Parents/Caregivers Our St Mary’s PTA main fundraising event for 2015 is fast approaching.  This year we are fundraising to purchase new Furniture for “Modern Learning Environment”. We need your help to make the Gala a great success.  This is a great opportunity for everyone in the school community to have a role in helping the school, meet new faces and HAVE FUN! This year’s gala will include food stalls galore, quickfire raffles, Mystery Envelopes, Unlock the Padlock for an AMAZING prize, raffles with loads of cool prizes, “Principal for a Day”, Baby Elephant stall, entertainment for all to enjoy and of course the famous Teachers’ Alley and entertainment by our gorgeous children and much much more. So bring along your family and friends for a great evening.  REMEMBER WHATEVER THE WEATHER - THE GALA WILL STILL BE ON. Please pray for a fine sunny day!!! Attached is our Countdown List giving details of place, dates and drop off of items needed for the various stalls. Everything that you can donate increases the profit we can make. Any time or assistance you can give is very much appreciated, as we need as much help and support as we can to ensure a successful 2015 Gala.  Many hands make light work!!  PLEASE complete the form below and return to the SCHOOL OFFICE A.S.A.P.  You can also contact Jason our PTA Chairperson tel 3572209, text 0221571445 or email jasontrasknz@gmail.com We need donations for prizes for our quick fire raffles & mystery envelopes.  We also buy supplies for the gala - if you are associated with or work for a business that could help us with either a donation (product or service) or a discount could you please let us know so we can make contact. Alternatively, vouchers or product can be delivered directly to the school office attention PTA.  We will be happy to advertise their support. Business:                                   Contact person:                                  Phone: ___________________________________________________________________ Name:                                        Home Phone Number:                             Work: Email: ______________________________________________________________________________ YES I CAN HELP  (please circle) Set up of Hall Tues 3rd, Wed 4th & Thursday 5th March Any time given will be appreciated! Lend us a crock pot Please name pot, lid, cord etc Manning a stall on the gala night  4-7pm Cleaning up after the Gala Thursday 5th  or Friday 6th March Baking, Muffins, Cakes, Biscuits Making sweets, fudge etc Cooking Mince for Nachos All ingredients supplied! Sponsorship Thank you so much from St Mary’s PTA

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

2015 GALA COUNTDOWN

4pm - 7pm Thursday 5 March

To help keep our costs for the gala day to a minimum, we encourage each family to please bring an item to school each day.

Please keep this notice handy for easy reference

FEBRUARY
Tuesday 17 February	Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli, baked or kidney beans, onions
Wednesday 18 February	Grocery Day - Please bring to school any grocery items. Plastic bags and ice cream containers (with lids) would be appreciated
Thursday 19 February	Bottle Day - Please bring to school a bottle or jar of something, e.g. shampoo, Coke, sauce, perfume, jam
Friday 20 February	Books, toys and Baby Elephant - (board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's DVD's, videos, play station games, jigsaws) CHILDREN'S PRELOVED CLEAN QUALITY CLOTHING
Monday 23 February	Tinned goods or bags of lollies e.g. baked beans, peaches, Mackintosh’s, jet planes, licorice allsorts.  If you have any pre-loved baskets or platters that you no longer require - these would be handy for the quick fire raffle.
Tuesday 24 February	Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli, baked or kidney beans, onions.
Wednesday 25 February	Bathroom Day - Soap, hand wash, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, toilet tissue, etc
Thursday 26 February	Books - A packet or box of something, e.g. chips, sultanas, cornflakes, handee towels.  Plastic bags and ice cream containers (with lids) would be appreciated.
Friday 27 February	Bottle Day - Please bring to school a bottle or jar of something, e.g. shampoo, Coke, sauce, perfume, jam (no alcohol allowed to be bought to school by children)
Monday 2 March	Books, toys,  Baby Elephant, Garden - (board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's DVD's, videos, play station games, jigsaws), corn chips, tinned tomatoes & beans, garden pots, hanging baskets, garden ornaments, plants, seedlings CHILDREN'S PRELOVED CLEAN QUALITY CLOTHING
Tuesday 3 March	Tinned goods or bags of lollies, garden e.g. baked beans, peaches, Mackintosh’s, jet planes, licorice allsorts, baby elephant, soccer boots, and books, garden pots, hanging baskets, garden ornaments, plants, seedlings
Wednesday 4 March	Grocery and Fresh Fruit and Vege, Garden - please bring to school any grocery items, tinned goods or fruit/veges from your garden e.g. tomatoes/feijoas/lettuce etc, garden pots, hanging baskets, garden ornaments, plants, seedlings
Thursday 5 March GALA DAY!!!	Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, lollies, toffee apples and any fresh produce. YR 5 & 6 bring in your cakes for the cake competition

No fresh cream please

BABY ELEPHANT - Kids toys/buggies/sports gear /CD's/DVD's/puzzles/games/lego etc

Please take all items to your classroom.  Please take in a bag (if more than 2 items) with your house colour and number of items. Please cover Cake Stall items in plastic wrap and label them ready for pricing.

PLEASE NO DAMAGED/BROKEN 2ND HAND GOODS

Each item received wins 1 point towards YOUR house and the class that receives the most points (pro-rata on number of children per class) wins a Pizza Lunch!!!  THANKS SO MUCH!!!