Yesterday was my son’s school festival (or fete). It was the most glorious winter day. The sun was shining and very warm, with lots and lots of people. Winter is usually the season for fetes and festivals in my hometown as its not too hot. There was another school fete in the next suburb on this same day and I was pleasantly surprised at the turn out we had.
My kids weren’t interested in too much of anything else but the rides. I think they must’ve gone on this super slide about 100 times (they were fast asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow so that was a good indicator).
There was the jumping castle.
There was this other ‘typical’ fairground ride and my son was so disappointed he was just that little bit too short to go on it (thank goodness). I always worry too much about them when they go on these things. They always look really old and dodgy (as dodgy as their operators sometimes) so I’m happy once the ride is finished and they’re back on terra firma. In fact, one operator looked like the lost love child of the guy playing “Duelling Banjos” from the movie “Deliverance”.
My son’s class was responsible for the sweet stall. I made a couple batches of coconut ice to be sold on the day as well as volunteered a couple hours selling in the stall. I think I boosted profits with the huge amount I bought. I’m a real sucker for homemade chocolate or caramel fudge and coconut ice. There was such a huge range and it looked like everyone pitched in and made it a great success.
Events like this are always good but such a lot of work goes in to putting them on. I have to hand it to the organising committee and Parent & Friends Association for organising it. It all went off without a hitch and I’m sure they made a lot of profit which will go back into the school and be there to benefit my son and other children.
Do you love a school fete?
Made any good old fashioned homemade sweets lately?
Looks like a fun day and some awesome sweets!
That looks like an amazing day, and the kids look so happy! Unfortunately around here fete's are few and far between. No local primary school has ever had them 🙁 I am a real sucker for the sweet stall too. Homemade goodness, yum!
Looks like you had a perfect Winter day for an outdoor fete!
I missed my son's school fete this year as I had a market all day. They had a wonderful time and I'm hoping when it is on again (in two years!) that I can manage to go too. I love a good fete.
Looks like you and the kids had so much fun. I still have this to look forward to with my boys.
Looks like you and the kids had so much fun. I still have this to look forward to with my boys.
Fun, fun, fun Anne…I used to love my children's fete…they called it a Twilight Fair on a Friday evening and it was great!
It looks like a fun time for kids and adults!
Our school hasn't had a good fete in years, those slides look awesome!
I DO love a good fete, the smells the laughter and I love even more that gorgeous grin on your daughters face as she is going down the slide. xx
It looks like an awesome day was had by all Anne! What a gorgeous sunny Winter's day!! I used to love my school fete – I do hope they do something similar for my kids when are old enough! That bake stall looks incredible! xx
What cuties! Looks like fun!
This looks like an amazing day! 🙂
love a good school fete, thank god for the ride wrist band these days or they'd send us broke.