Apple Fair Update

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

Coming home in schoolbags this week is a 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!

SURFBOARDS + WETSUITS – DROP OFF THIS FRIDAY!

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 20 February

Ryan Jamieson will be waiting for you!

Time: 3:00–4:00pm

Where: Out the front of the STEM room

Questions: applefair.ogps@gmail.com

PEOPLE POWER

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, so head to the Apple Fair website to sign up.

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

WRISTBANDS + TICKETS

Wristbands and tickets available for sale on Flexischools 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.

ACTIVITY	COST	AGE GROUP
RIDES
Cha Cha	Wristband or 8 tickets	130cm+ or 110cm with an adult
Inflatable Log Slammer	Wristband or 6 tickets	Recommended age 7+
Inflatable Obstacle Course	Wristband or 6 tickets	Recommended age 5+
Silent Disco	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Mechanical Surfboard	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Cup & Saucer Ride	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Jumping Castle	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
Petting Zoo	Wristband or 6 tickets	All ages
SIDESHOW ALLEY
Spooky Tunnel	2 tickets	All ages
Coin Drop	2 tickets	All ages
Splat the Rat	2 tickets	All ages
Photobooth	2 tickets	All ages
Rubber Duck Fishing	2 tickets	All ages
Chocolate Wheel	2 tickets	All ages
Chocolate Coin Toss	2 tickets	All ages
Tin Can Alley	2 tickets	All ages
Guess the Lollies	1 ticket	All ages
Pip’s Pony Club Hair Salon	10 - 20 tickets – Braids + Glitter 2 tickets – Hairspray (Cash + EFT also available)	All ages
FREE ACTIVITIES
Paint-a-Pot	Free	All ages
Jewellery + Bead Making	Free	All ages
Zorb Balls	Free	All ages
Scavenger Hunt	Free	All ages
Lawn Games	Free	All ages
TICKETS ALSO ACCEPTED
Book stall	1-3 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Bake sale	5-12 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Slushies	5 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Fairy floss	5 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
Ice cream	6 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted
BBQ	3-6 tickets	Cash and EFT accepted

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 14th March 2025
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/

2026 School Photo Day

Students will need to be in full school uniform

(NO house colour tops).