Saturday 19th October 2024

Spring Magic Market News – Edition #8

- 7 WEEKS TILL MARKET-

Information and updates on everything BNWPS Spring Magic Market. Our annual school market is a magical event that brings the whole community together for the school’s biggest fundraiser. Think of how you can help. Can you make, create, bake, donate, or volunteer your time? Let's all make this the best and most magical market yet!

SECONDHAND DONATION DROP-OFF IS OPEN!

We welcome and appreciate your donations to the second-hand market. A ‘drop off station’ is set up outside the main building entrance on Culloden Street (undercover). Please ensure that things are bagged/boxed up well so that items do not fly away if there is wind. If you’re planning an op shop run or a visit to a pre-love store, please keep your goods aside instead for the school market!

SECONDHAND CLOTHES

Yes please! Adult’s clothes and shoes in clean and wearable condition. Popular items include vintage items, jackets and well-known labels – items that will spark joy (as per Marie Kondo). Please ensure you wash all items prior to donation.

No thank you! Underwear, pyjamas or children's clothes (we are just doing adults this year). Any items that have holes or stains. If you feel uncomfortable giving them to your friends, please do not donate to your market friends.

SECONDHAND TOYS & GAMES

Yes please! Toys and games that work and that have all their pieces such as, complete board games and puzzles secured with tape. Kids ‘dress up’, sporting goods, good condition bikes/ scooters, dolls, soft toys, cars, trains etc. Toys that you would be thrilled to find in an op shop!

No thank you! Broken or damaged toys that are missing bits and pieces. No helmets or mains powered toys please

SECONDHAND BOOKS & VINYL

Yes please! Adult and children’s books for all ages. Kids’ books are a huge hit! Good condition vinyl – please ensure that vinyl is not scratched.

No thank you! Textbooks, DVD’s and CD’s

HANDMADE MAKERS MARKET – APPLY NOW

Applications are now open for local artists and creative makers to purchase a spot on one of our stalls to sell your handmade art and wares. We have already had some interest from stall holders that have attended our previous Winter Magic Market and the calibre is high, but we are still looking for more. If you would like to register your interest, please email the market team at market@brunswicknwps.vic.gov.au or complete the application form HERE

- CRITERIA – all handmade art and design-based products are welcome to apply. Please ensure you provide examples of your product. Photographs, links to websites and socials are required so that applications can be reviewed on the quality of their work, uniqueness to the market and product mix on display. *No imported/mass produced goods, alcoholic beverages or perishable/fresh produce please.

ART & SILENT AUCTION

BNWPs Art Auction showcases the wonderful talent from both budding and established artists within the school community. If you would like to be involved, everyone is welcome, and all donations will be gratefully accepted. All kinds of creative works are accepted from adults and children alike.

Some ideas include:

Paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, collages, photography, textiles, quilts, and jewellery
Works on paper – unframed is fine but please use good quality paper or frame your work with a new or recycled frame.

This year we are introducing a Silent Auction to the market. Can you or someone you know donate? Whether you own a business, have a great contact, or even have something special at home to donate, the Auction is looking for a variety of bid-worthy items.

A fabulous product or voucher that showcases your brand or business
Donations of service or classes - pilates, massage, beauty treatments, art classes
A getaway somewhere - a beach house, farm stay, or a ‘staycation’
A dining experience – vouchers for restaurants/cafes, catering packages

Please email market@brunswicknwps@vic.gov.au or/ for further information, contact the co-ordinators:

Jane Eckett at jleckett@unimelb.edu.au

Vanessa Hughesjesse.vanessa.hughes@gmail.com

STALL LEADERS

Thank you to those who expressed interest in running a stall. We have some new food options including Indonesian and Ethiopian options which are very exciting. The stall roster will also go live in the next few weeks so keep an eye out!

If you would like to put your hand up to lead a stall, we are still looking for person/s to lead the BBQ, fairy floss and sweet treats. Or, you might be interested in the operational sides of the market. Perhaps leading the set-up/pack down crew, waste disposal or, first aid officer. Please email the market team market@brunswicknwps@vic.gov.au to see how you can help

MARKET ENTERTAINMENT

We are still on the hunt for some bands, choirs, solo performers for the market!

Are you part of a band and want some performance practice? Do you have an act or song you are keen to share? We are on the hunt for some magical market entertainment! Complete the Google form HERE or email the market team market@brunswicknwps@vic.gov.au

Please spread the word to those in our community, not just from the school to help make our magic market rock!

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Till next edition, the Spring Magic Market Crew!

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