Ripper Families
RIPPSTOCK CARNIVAL - WE WANT YOU!
Today marks one month until the biggest event on our school calendar. Without volunteers we can not make this event happen.
If you haven’t put your name down to help out on the day, now is the time to sign up – we need your help!
Get on the tongs and help out our BBQ crew serve the best sizzling sausages in Melbourne.
All it takes is 2 hours of your time to help make this Ripponlea’s best event yet and raise much-needed funds for the junior playground upgrade!
Sign up now and join the fun.
Make some dough for Rippstock
Do you know your way around a piping bag, rolling pin or a whisk? Are you a freak when it comes to friands? A monster at macarons? If so, we want your skills!
Last carnival our bake sale was the talk of the town and this year will be no different…Let us know what baked treats you’ll be donating by emailing nataliemkondzic@gmail.com
Packaging and ingredient tags will be available for pick-up from the office from 18-29 November.
Calling All Talented Ripper Parents
If you'd like to get on stage and share your talent we'd love for you to contact Skye Holcombe Henley at skyefhh@gmail.com - we are looking for singers, musicians, dancers, whatever talent you'd like to share!
Pots & plants – for a greener carnival
Do you have a blooming garden to share? We’re on the hunt for lovely cuttings to be potted and sold at the carnival.
And if you’ve got a little pot or cute teacup with saucer to donate – we’d love this for potting. Contact Lynn Hendrix (lynniehendrix@gmail.com) or drop your donations at the office today.
Rippstock Wine & Chocolate
During your next Dan Murphy’s or Coles shop, grab an extra few bottles of wine and / or individually wrapped choccies and drop them off at reception.
They don’t need to be at any particular price point - just grab whatever you can.
We’ll take it all!
We are also hoping for volunteers to help with the stall, so grab your bestie and put your names down on our volunteer list.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask Belindamead79@gmail.com or Amelia.Michael@swatchgroup.com.au
Unlimited rides early-bird sale:
Buy your unlimited rides wristband now and save $10 per wristband!
Early-bird price: $40
On the day price: $50
Save money and time queueing up on the day - buy your early-bird unlimited rides wrist-band on QKR now!
Ripponlea’s Got Talent
Thank you to all the children who auditioned for Ripper’s Got Talent! We were thrilled to see so many talented acts, and we’re excited to showcase their performances at the upcoming fete.
Your child will be bringing home a consent form for you to sign, giving them permission to perform on the day of the fete.
Closer to the event, we’ll share a schedule with the specific time slots for each performance. Please keep an eye out for these updates and ensure your child arrives on time for their moment in the spotlight.
Fill your class hamper to win!
As part of the festivities leading up to Rippstock next month, each class is putting together a fantastic hamper for our silent auction!
We’d love your help to fill these hampers with goodies! If you have any items that could make a great addition, such as chocolates, biscuits, dried fruit, or even wine, please drop them into the collection box in your child's classroom.
The class with the highest bid on their hamper will win a special prize, so let’s make these hampers shine!
Important Dates:
- Box Collection Starts: 14 October 2024
- Box Collection Ends: 8 November 2024
- Carnival Date: 30 November 2024
Thank you for your support and creativity!
For any questions, email Ripperfamilies@gmail.com
Made in Ripponlea
Do you knit, sew, crochet, paint, draw or sculpt? Love to bake, brew, pickle or preserve? Maybe you decoupage, 3Dprint or flower press?
Or do you know someone who does?
We would love to showcase any and all of your wonderful handmade creations at the Made in Ripponlea stall on 30 November.
Please contact Natalie Kondzic to find out more or if you would like to contribute or share your ideas for this stall - nataliemkondzic@gmail.com
Play it forward - donate your toys today
We kindly ask that all toy donations be complete (with no missing parts) and in clean condition. Please also ensure that donations are packaged in sturdy boxes or bags. Thank you!
Lacroix Sweety!
Paris eat your heart out because the Ripper Boutique is where it’s at.
There’s some great preloved designer fashion coming in from families and keep it flowing.
You can still drop your treasures into the office – so bring in your gawgeous clothes and give them a second life!
Love, The Ripper Boutique x
Silent Auction:
We have had a great response thus far from the Ripper community and thank you to those that have already donated an item to the Silent Auction. We are still keen to know if you or your contacts are able to donate any extra items, particularly any families that have holiday houses.
We are hoping to run the best silent auction yet and we know we can do it with all of you! If you have any donations or know of a business who’d be willing to donate please contact Emily Smith (Harriet & Daisy’s Mum – Foundation & Grade 2) emwoodsmith@gmail.com .
Popular items / ideas can include:
- Holiday house (anywhere and any size!)
- Real Estate services (have you got a contact in the industry I could reach out to?)
- Restaurant vouchers
- Art / jewelry
- Babysitting (any wonderful babysitters who would be willing to donate their time / promote their service?)
- Gardening / trades services
- Local retail vouchers
- Tickets to events
- Cinema tickets
- Exercise classes / package
- Kids sports lessons / package
- Massage vouchers.
Peace, love and friendship bracelets
Friendship bracelets, tie-dye t-shirts and heat-press t-shirt prints will be just part of the fun of this year’s carnival! If you have donations of any of the below items or would like to help out on the day, please contact Anneli on 0413 589 050 or anneli@eloquence.com.au
The creative crafting corner is seeking any donations of:
- White T-shirts
- Beads and beading equipment
- Hair feathers
- Tie dye paints.
Keep the donations rolling in…
October is donations month! Bring your donations to the school office:
- Home-made crafts or preserves (for the Made-in Ripponlea stall)
- Preloved, good condition, clothing
- Unwanted toys, including soft toys/teddies (nothing broken please)
- Books, books, books
- Wine – red, white, rose, sparkling
- Chocolate blocks and bars (for choc toss)
- Lollies (we want bags and bags of them for the lolly stall).
During the month of October you can bring your donations into the school, so don’t wait - drop your goodies off today!
SPOOKY CUPCAKES FOR HALLOWEEN
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought you might need some spooky treats to protect yourself from monsters!
This is why we’re organizing a new Cupcake Raffle.
As usual, tickets will cost 50 cents each and all the money will go to the great Year 6 Legacy Project. They will be drawn in the morning on Friday the 1st of November and the Monster and Spider cupcakes will be delivered to the winner at assembly that day.
Don't be scared, they will be delicious!
