Grove Gazette

Parents and Friends Club

Committee members for 2021:

 

President: Nicola Hyde

Vice Presidents: Georgia Fiske 

Secretary : Rachel Lee

Treasurer: Sam Sheahan

 

 

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The Parent Club Committee were disappointed we couldn’t give you the opportunity to create a gift for Father’s day at school this term. We hope you and your family can find an idea from our list to celebrate Dads and  the special people in your life and have fun together on Sunday 5th September. 

 

We’ve included some ideas from local businesses which offer delivery, take away or click and collect options during lockdown.

 

Happy Father’s Day!

 

 

21 Lockdown friendly Father’s Day ideas in 2021

 

  1. Do a Scavenger hunt for your Dad. Create and hide clues around your house/garden. Make them as cryptic or literal as you like. You might like to hide his favourite chocolate bars, photos of you etc.
  2. Do a jigsaw puzzle together, read a book or create your own lego masterpiece with Dad.
  3. An oldie but a goodie! Gift Dad with some handmade IOU’s or coupons made specially for your Dad. Make them specific to him and what he loves eg ‘IOU a foot massage’, making him his favourite treat, kicking the footy with him) or try a Chore Takeover with what he doesn’t love (eg ‘I will put the bin out for you’, ‘IOU a car wash’ etc!
  4. Kick the footy, shoot some hoops with Dad or go for a bike ride together.
  5. Draw a picture of your Dad, try handprint art or print some of your favourite photos of him at home or from Camera and Photo. You might like to write a special memory or words that best describe him to go with this!
  6. Games night. Choose some of Dad’s favourite games and set aside some time to play together. Or might even like to do a click and collect order and purchase a new game from Dizzy’s Toy Store.
  7. Bake a treat/Father’ day meal. Make a menu, get some napkins out and pick some flowers from the garden. Put on some of his favourite music. Make it special for him.
  8. We are fortunate enough to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Celebrate Fathers Day by spending some time with Dad at his favourite local beach or outdoor space. Go for a surf, a jog, walk the dog.
  9. Visit the Nature reserve. Choose a track and try and spy some of our native fauna and flora. Enjoy the peace and quiet. You might even like to take a picnic along, a hot thermos or some snacks.
  10. Have a movie night and let Dad choose his favourite movie. Make some popcorn and settle in together on the couch. Give him TV Remote Control!!
  11. Camp out in the back yard if you are brave enough. Or drag the mattresses into the lounge room for a warmer slumber party option… treat Dad with a new pair of ugg boots from Home Hardware or hot chocolates in a new mug to go with the slumber theme!
  12. Order some delicious take away from one of our local restaurants, here are some local options-

 

 

13. Go to one of our amazing local cafes and shout Dad a take away coffee and cake- Driftwood, Napona, Groove, Hello Birdie, The Garage, Beach Terrace Cafe, The Dunes and Parade Espresso Bar to name a few…

14. Interview your Dad and learn something new/funny about him! Find some question ideas here!

15. Give dad a foot/head massage or run a bath for him.

16. Write dad a list of the things you love about him. Make it into a poem or a song.

17. The Ocean Grove Lake is a perfect place to go for a walk as a family. Have a swing on the tyre, appreciate the beautiful willow tree and see if you can spy Ned.

18. What better way to start Father’s Day than breaky in bed? A good choice would be Andy McNeilys delicious ciabatta rolls topped with egg, bacon and avo… or jam. ** or  Choose one of these delicious breakfast recipes to spoil Dad- https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/galleries/10-breakfast-bed-ideas-make-dad-feel-like-king-fathers-day

19. Order some click and collect seedlings from Van Loons. Give the veggie patch a makeover or start some herb pots for your Dad. Help Dad weed, rake or jazz up an area of the garden.

20. Support local and buy Dad a Gift Voucher at one of our awesome local businesses- Brewicola, Pinch Salt and Float, Stone and Grain, Strapper/Green Room, Hendry Cycles, Ian Pattison Jewellers, Bliss and Co, Active Feet or Book Grove to name a few.

21. If you can’t spend the day with your Dad or special person you might like to write a letter or a poem about them or even make a video of a funny dance, skit or play to let them know how special they are to you. You and your family could try answering some questions about your Dad… for some examples you can click here.

 

 

We hope you can have a special day on Sunday 5th September celebrating your Dad or special person in your life.