It’s 3 weeks until Fete day!

Now is the time to start earning some pocket money to spend on the day. Rides, craft, yummy food, games to play and animals to pet. It’s such a fun day with your school friends and it’s a good idea to bring along coins to spend on the day.

For the parents: now it the time to put your hand up for a shift on a stall. We need way more than we have to keep the day fun for all. So come one sign up for an hour or two. The fete team will be in the e yard on Friday helping people sign up.

Feel free to access the volunteers’ roster by clicking on the QR code, or by using the google doc link.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CpUJwLqc3uNOqRKV2Wk0xaHc4kYp_eRDf-s6djfa8ug/edit

We have many slots to fill – and so appreciate your help in getting there.

Also, if you have a current RSA we would love it if you could do a shift on the bar!

Thanks everyone!

Box Maze

We need big boxes!!

Boxes big enough for a kid to crawl through. If you have big boxes, could you please bring them to the Foundation foyer from Monday. It is fine if they are flat. The box maze is a crowd favourite at the fete and alot of thought and effort goes into creating it, so the more boxes the better!

Get your Craft On

Hi Carlton North Crafters!

Haven't made anything yet? There is still time.

Here’s some idea’s if you’re stuck:

* Easter crafty items

* Jewellery / Hair accessories

* Badges to pin onto school hats

* Handmade Cards, Soaps or Bathbombs

* Decorations – bunting, cushions, photo holders, fridge magnets

* Tie dye socks or T-shirts

* Knit or crochet a beanie or scarf

* Sew some kids coin Ppurses

* Put your Cricut to use and make some stickers or pantry labels

* Think about what you’d like to buy from school craft stall

When dropping in your craft at the school office, please attach your name and contact number so we know who to thank 😊

Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Tiffany 0401080656

Jam Making

We need jam!

We have lots of jam jars that have been donated by families. If you would like to make some jam, and don't have any jars, come and get them from the front office.

Remember to sterilise your jars (https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-sterilise-jars) and list the ingredients. We will label the jars for the Fete, so listing on paper is fine, or email me. You are welcome to bring in your jam anytime from now.

The jam and preserves stall sells out of everything, so the more donations the better! We’re not limited to jams, it could be anything in a jar including chutneys, cordials, spice rubs, spiced nuts, salad dressings and lemon butter, etc.

If you have excess fruit from your trees, please let me know and I will put it to good use.

School Jam making sessions:

Sunday March 5 – 2.00pm – 5.00pm

The more the merrier, please let me know if you can attend, even if it’s for an hour.

Here is a recipe for inspiration -

Easy Fruit Jam

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/easy-jam

Ingredients

500g fruit of your choice, peeled, chopped (we used raspberries)

500g caster sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice

Method

Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes or until thick and glossy.

Ladle jam into sterilised jars, filling to just below the rim, then seal and allow to cool completely.

It is also the perfect time to hold on to empty jars (with lids), and bring them into school for others to collect and fill. We have a box waiting for you now, it's in front of the office window (just under the ledge). Small to medium sized jars are best.

Questions? Contact Sian - sian.fitzpatrick@bigpond.com

Plants

We need your help!! We are planning for a beautiful lush plant stall at the Fete this year and need…lots of plants! If you, or someone you know, is able to cultivate some clippings or seedlings between now and March, please get your green thumbs into action.

We’d love any type of greenery:

Indoor plants

Outdoor plants

Natives

Flowers

Edibles (herbs etc)

Other items we could also use include:

Plant/gardening books to donate

Unused empty decorative pots

Unopened packets of seeds

Worm tea from worm farms (or jars to collect worm tea)

White clothes rack/hanger for hanging pots

Plant stands

Rattan chairs/table to borrow for the stall

If you happen to be a crafty type, as well as a green thumb, why not try to whip up a few macrame hangers to go with your beautiful pot plants.

Thanks in advance for your green help!

Mystery Wine Bottle Stall

A call out to our generous school community for donations to the Mystery Wine Bottles stall at the upcoming Lee Street Fete 2023. Please drop off bottles of white, red, non-alcoholic or sparkling wine, gourmet olive oil and fancy specialist non alcoholic mixers to the office anytime. We ask that all bottles are valued above $15

Please contact Denise Atallah (0417303400) or Eli Atallah (0412915211) if you would prefer an alternative to dropping bottles at the office.

Cheers! The Mystery Wine Bottles Team

Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is one of the big money earners so please think about how you can contribute. Do you have an unwanted Christmas present? A service or product from your business? Rental of a holiday home for the weekend? Or perhaps you can buy something new to donate. Let's all help make the auction a huge fundraising success. All donations whatever size are welcome!

If you would like to donate please email CNPS.silentauction@gmail.com or alternatively telephone Bess 0408 563 331 or Raylyn 0423 713 158 and we can assist.

We are also looking for any additional helpers to assist us in approaching and collecting donations.

We are grateful for any support we can receive!

Devonshire Tea