Fitzroy Primary School’s 2025 Fantastic Fete: 170th Anniversary Edition

Newsletter September 2025

Thanks to Maria Garcia (Martina’s mum) and FPS kids for the fabulous poster design!). Our Real Estate Board kindly donated by Nelson Alexander with be up on the school fence in the next few weeks advertising the fete.

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REMINDER TO SAVE THE DATE ! SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2025

12pm to 4pm

Fitzroy Primary School

319 George St Fitzroy

Mark the date in your calendar and get excited!

You are all invited to celebrate our school’s 170th anniversary at La Fête Fantastique /Fantastic Fete! This marks nearly two centuries of education, community spirit and cultural diversity right here in the heart of Fitzroy!

12pm to 4pm

ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gracieuse Amah —"KWABO" Grace

A powerhouse of creativity and leadership, Gracieuse Amah, known affectionately as "KWABO" (Welcome) Grace channels her deep-rooted passion for cultural expression into her work as a choreographer, arts manager, and advocate for social change.

With French, Beninese, and Togolese heritage, Grace will be leading an Afro Dance workshop in French!

Préparez-vous à danser!

French Circus School

We’re also welcoming back Anthony Panel from French Circus School who’ll be running circus workshops for kids of all ages!

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

Class allocations

This year, we have allocated each class to be in charge of certain activities/stalls with a parent/carer of that class coordinating the activity. What this means is that that parents/carers of that class will be encouraged to volunteer and assist with that particular activity in the lead up and/or during the day. The coordinators of each stall/activity will be in touch soon with the class to give you more info!

FF: French bakery & Crepes (Coordinator wanted – could this be YOU?)

FL: Lemonade & ice-cream (Jason & Josephine)

Grade 1/2A: Fairy Floss (Andre)

Grade 1/2B: African Feast (Marian Hilowle) & Book Stall (Chloe and Laura)

Grade 1/2C: Facepainting & Salon (Lindsay)

Grade 1/2D: Cake stalls & lollies (Erin & Jo)

Grade 3/4 A & 3/4 B: Games (Jane)

Grade 3/4 C & 3/4 D: BBQ and drinks (Nick)

Grade 5/6s: Craft & Jewellery stall (Coordinator wanted – could this be YOU?)

Coordinators wanted!

We are still looking for a couple of parents/carers of take on coordinating the French Bakery & Crepes stall and the Craft & Jewellery Stall so get in touch fitzroyprimaryfete@gmail.com if you’re keen!

Ideas and craft items wanted!

If you’ve got ideas for Games, please get in touch with Jane on 0423 560 545.

And we encourage all kids and families to get crafting and create items for the craft stall.

If you have any other ideas for making the fete a fabulous event, please get in touch with Charlotte, Jo or Ev fitzroyprimaryfete@gmail.com.

170th birthday celebration cake wanted!

Cake! Did someone say cake? FPS is turning 170 and we need a big birthday cake to celebrate! We would love it if someone could volunteer to make or source FPS a large cake! If this is you, please contact us at fitzroyprimaryfete@gmail.com .

2nd hand books wanted!

Please drop off any pre-loved books (in good resaleable condition) you would like to donate for the fete book stall. We are taking books across all genres and styles, for adults and kids. A box or bag or just a few books, we would much appreciate your contribution!

Drop off during school hours at reception.

Silent Auction items wanted!

We are currently on the hunt for silent auction donations. We encourage everyone to reach out to their local community and ask for donations like gift cards, dining vouchers, artworks, goods and services. Local businesses love donating when they have a relationship with who's asking.

Feel free to use the English letter or French letter to send to businesses along with the donation flyer and sponsorship flyer. Just so that there are no double ups, please just look at the Google spreadsheet beforehand to make sure they haven’t already been contacted and fill in the details of who you’ve contacted or who you’ve secured items from.

Please email details of the donation or e-vouchers to fitzroyprimaryfete@gmail.com and kindly drop off physical vouchers/products to Mary at the school office.

We have sourced some excellent silent auction items so far, such as:

Lug and Carrie Bike Voucher, Thread Den Voucher, Rainbow Hotel Voucher, INCube8 Hamper, Guest Martial Arts Voucher, Darling Dance Studio Voucher, Bable Books Voucher, Melbourne Museum Voucher, Story Studios Australia Voucher, Bayard Australie Voucher and Melbourne Budo Voucher

Thanks to all for your generous support!

African feast stall helpers wanted!

This year Marian Hilowle is looking to cook an even bigger African Feast than last year, which is guaranteed to make mouths water! She would love as many of the community to help as possible, please get in contact with her if you can assist: 0421 494 765.

French crepe makers wanted!

We are also in need of parents/carers who can help to make French crepes before and during the fete! Get in contact: fitzroyprimaryfete@gmail.com

Launch of the Fitzroy Primary School Alumni Network!

To celebrate our 170th year anniversary, FPS is launching its very own Alumni Network! So whether you or someone you know was a former FPS student, teacher, family, staff or school council member whether in 1944, 1984 or 2024, FPS would love to reconnect! Please help us spread the word. All info on how to get involved is in this link.

HOW YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP OUR COMMUNITY

After the successful funds raised for the upgrade of our George St playground, this year all funds will go towards refurbishing our Harmony Garden and creating a peaceful space where students can connect with nature, reflect and learn. It will be a lasting legacy for our school and a vital part of our inclusive learning environment.