FUNDRAISERS

One of our new events to the school’s social calendar is the Ladies Tea. A group of mothers organise an annual Ladies Tea which follows a theme. The theme changes each year so ladies can dress accordingly (not compulsory). A speaker or demonstrator is arranged for the tea, to provide an informative yet informal event. The tickets are sold at the end of August, generally a table of 10 will be given to one hostess to cater for. This event has become a “hit” with the ladies.

Up with Down’s Market Day is held in the fourth term. The Market Day was established to display and sell all the arts and crafts and vegetables grown at the Hostel by the learners throughout the year. The Adults open their coffee shop doors to the public and invite them for tea and coffee. There are a number of themed stalls erected around the Hostel grounds, among these is a cake stall which is solely baked by the Adults.

One of our new events to the school’s social calendar is the Ladies Tea. A group of mothers organise an annual Ladies Tea which follows a theme. The theme changes each year so ladies can dress accordingly (not compulsory). A speaker or demonstrator is arranged for the tea, to provide an informative yet informal event. The tickets are sold at the end of August, generally a table of 10 will be given to one hostess to cater for. This event has become a “hit” with the ladies.

The Wine Auction is one of the highlights of the year. A formal dinner – dance which is held at Fancourt Golf Estate. A theme is decided each year, which is reflected in the decor and guests can dress accordingly. During the evening the wine auction begins by a professional auctioneer. There are a number of lots, containing a variety of wines most of which are direct from the Wine Estates cellars. Each year the learners also make an item to auction. It is a glamorous evening, that everyone loves.