2026 Apple Fair 

COOKIES, SLICE AND ALL THINGS NICE!

Next week in your child’s bag you will receive a cardboard tray and an invitation to get your apron on! Get the kids involved and whip up a batch of goodies to be sold at the Apple Fair Bake Sale (always one of the most popular stalls!) 

Please drop your items into the staff room on Thursday 12th or Friday 13th March. Collect a spare tray from the staffroom if you are keen to make multiple servings.

• You ‘batter’ believe it! – Brownies, tarts, cookies, cake, banana bread, slice, pastries, cupcakes, muffins etc. 
• Not this time thanks Nigella – Anything with cream, custard or needs refrigeration such as vanilla slice, sponge with fillings, mousse, cheesecake etc. 

Nuts are ok as long as they’re listed on the ingredient sticker provided. 

SURFBOARDS + WETSUITS – DROP OFF THIS FRIDAY (AGAIN!)

We have plenty of wetsuits donated but keep them coming! We would love some more boards if you have any gathering dust or too small for your growing grom.

Collecting again this Friday (or contact us to arrange an alternative time.)

Ocean lovers unite. Bring along your gently used surfboard to sell at The Apple Fair. We will take 30% commission towards fundraising, or you may choose to donate the whole lot to the Apple Fair. Good quality wetsuits accepted as donations.

Donation drop-off: This Friday 27 February 

Time: 3pm – 3:30pm (contact us to arrange an alternative time)

Where: Out the front of the STEM room

Questions: applefair.ogps@gmail.com

WRISTBANDS + TICKETS

Wristbands and tickets available for sale via Flexischools and the Apple Fair website NOW! We will deliver them to you before the day of the fair. They can also be purchased on the day.

The Apple Fair still offers the best value wristbands in the region, with other school fairs priced between $40-$60. This table will help you decide what’s the best value for your family and ages of children. 

CALLING ALL TRADIES (WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR)

The Apple Fair is hosting a Tradies Auction - and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.

- You take the stage (or not…the MC can spruik on your behalf)- Show your tools of the trade and tell the crowd what you do best.- They bid for 2-4 hours of your time.

We’re not talking big builds, full renovations, or “while you’re here” jobs - think:

• patching a hole in the wall
• poisoning some stubborn weeds
• a bit of handyperson magic
• or even a family haircut

Just small tasks, good fun, and helping out the school. 

We’re looking for 10 tradies only, with a couple of builders and a plumber already signed up. Paul Crapp will kick off the proceedings and get those bids started nice and high.

If you’re keen but won’t be there on the day you can still be involved! 

Register your interest with Vanessa Briody:ness@oregionalcollective.com.au By 27 February

Thanks to the Huxley family and National Automotive Equipment Services (NAES) Apple Fair Stage

PEEL, CRUNCH + BITE – YOUR APPLE FAIR HIT-LIST 🍎

You will have received the ‘Family Checklist’ for your fridge. This is your guide in the lead up to the Apple Fair. There are lots of things to remember and prepare so get the kids to help and tick off as you go! Email the office or applefair.ogps@gmail.com 

PEOPLE POWER – WE NEED YOU!

You’re the apple of my pie! Thank you, amazing families, for almost filling half of the volunteer roster within a week. Blown away! We still have many shifts to cover, and with just two-and-a-half weeks to go please head to the Apple Fair website to sign up. 

STILL ACCEPTING

• Chocolate bar donations – drop off to office or staff room
• Pre-loved toys and books – drop off to staff room 
• Silent auction items – email fundraising.ogps@gmail.com 

EVENT DETAILS

• Saturday 14 March 2026
• 11am – 4pm
• School Oval 
• Bring – Gold coin donation, keep cup for coffee, shopping bag and Airtag your kids because they’ll be off living their best life. 😊
• More details - https://www.oceangroveapplefair.com.au/