ST MARK’S SCHOOL
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SAT 9th NOVEMBER
10am - 3pm
Fundraising Goal
$20,000
The St Mark’s School Fair is an annual tradition that is attended by families from all across Christchurch. It is one of the school’s primary fundraising activities, with all proceeds going back into new resources for the children.
Previous items include basketball and netball hoops, football goals, contributions to the new senior playground and school minibuses.
The St Mark's School Parents Association seek to raise $20,000 for 2024/25 which will go towards Performing Arts resources including stage equipment and lighting along with other school resources.
Volunteer on a stall
We need all hands on deck to make the fair a huge success.
Please sign up for a couple of hours on a stall - your time makes all the difference!
Sign up here.
Become a stall leader
As a stall leader, you'll:
- Bring your stall to life with fun decorations,
- Build a team of enthusiastic volunteers,
- Coordinate with the fair committee to get all necessary supplies.
See the table below for available positions.
Together, we'll create an unforgettable event!
Email fair@saintmarks.school.nz if you would like to be a stall leader or click to join a team.
Amanda Viedma-Dodd | Katelyn Rogers |
Salad Bar/Mini Cheese Platters | Donuts | |
Claire Munro-Wall |
Fair Donations
We need your help to fill the fair with wonderful things to buy, eat and play.
See the information below as to what items we would love to be donated.
September is a great time to start sowing seedlings, a great activity to do with the kids. And if you’re thinking about spring cleaning, save up a pile of goodies for the white elephant.
Fair Bags
WHEN: Start of Term 4
WHERE: Office
At the end of term 3 we will send home bags for you to return start of term 4. We ask you to fill them with sweets for lolly bags, chocolate for the chocolate wheel, and prizes for the pirate dig and hamper raffle.
Find out more.
Jar Tombola
WHEN: Fair week
WHERE: Classrooms/Entrance
For this kids favourite stall we require LOTS of jars full of fun. A great activity to do with the kids.
Fill jars with toys, hair clips, nail polish, sweets, stationary, whatever you can think of.
Find out more.
Horticulture
WHEN: Fair week
WHERE: Entrance/Office
We welcome all plant donations and flowers for the horticulture stall. Indoor plants, plant pots, seedlings, seeds, cut flowers, gardening accessories or equipment.
White Elephant
WHEN: Fair Week
WHERE: School Hall
Donations of good quality items such as books, toys, puzzles, games, homewares, clothing, shoes and sports equipment.
Fudge
WHEN: Day before Fair
WHERE: Entrance/Office
A St Mark’s tradition and a top seller. We require donations of delicious fudge or other sweet delights bagged up and ready to sell.
Baking
WHEN: Fair week
WHERE: Entrance/Office
One of the adults favourite stalls. We welcome donations of home baking. Cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, slices, scone, pretzels and more...
Sponsorship
Promote your brand while supporting St Mark’s School!
Our last Fair attracted more than 2,500+ people from all over Christchurch not to mention over 500 followers online. Sponsor our Fair to raise awareness about your brand while helping the school reach its fundraising goals. Contact our friendly team for more information about sponsorship options today!
major sponsors 2023
local sponsors 2023
Fair Committee
If you have any ideas, suggestions, questions or queries please drop us an email or chat with one of our committee members.
Helen Ackroyd
You can usually Helen outside Waka Pūhara or trying to drag her son off the turf at pick up. Or working on the Coffee Cart on Friday mornings.
Ange Booth
As Chair of the PA and with children in Year 8 & 5, Ange can be found all around the school!
Presh Roe
Another Waka Pūhara Mum with girls in Year 3 & 5. Presh is often around at pick up and is our marketing and comms guru.
Katelyn Rogers
Katelyn is our Mōkihi representative and is looking after our sponsorships.