Apple Fair 2023
2023 Apple Fair
The OGPS Tribe has spoken!
We are excited to announce the 2023 Apple Fair, with it’s new date and new vibes which are simple; community focused and of course, fun!
WHEN: Sunday 15 October 2023, 11am-5pm
WHERE: OGPS
WHAT: Local market stall holders, art activities, food trucks, music, silent auction, amusements and more.
But what about the WHO and HOW? Each year level will be allocated an activity to coordinate, along with the support of many parent helpers. For more than 25 years of the Apple Fair, it’s the one school event that almost every family gets involved with.
So get in first and put your name down for something that interests you and suits your availability. Check out the table below for a list of roles. Copy and paste the following dot points and email us by Friday this week at applefair.ogps@gmail.com
Name:
Contact details:
Child/ren year levels:
I will help with:
| Level of commitment | Role | Involvement | Role availability |
Low | Apple Fair Volunteer | Assist on the day with a specific task
| Many roles available |
| Friends of the Committee | Assist in the lead up or on the day with ad hoc items/areas of expertise such as electricians, home bakers, musicians etc | Many roles available – let us know about your talent or skills! Can be a school family or from the wider community. | |
Medium | Sub Committee Member
| Join a team of people to help organise a specific area of the fair, such as music or kids activities.
Not required to attend regular meetings. Tasks will be delegated to you and most communication will be done online. Many hands make light work! | All available, looking for 3-4 people for each category.
Sponsorship - Amusements - Entertainment, music & MC - Infrastructure & Equipment – Marketing - Eco & Waste - Food & drinks – Market stalls – |
High | Sub Committee Coordinator | Lead a team of people who will be in charge of a specific area, such as food and drinks or market stalls.
You will delegate many tasks to the helpful team around you, and attend a monthly meeting (there’s only about 10 between now and then!) to feed into the overall planning of the Apple Fair. | Sponsorship - Pip Diery and Lauren Abela Amusements - Available Entertainment, music & MC - Available Infrastructure & Equipment – Available Marketing - Georgia Fiske Eco & Waste - Kate McCallum Food & drinks – Emily Murray Market stalls – Available |
| Convenor | Overall Project Manager of the Apple Fair
| Adele Smith | |
| Treasurer | Financial operations | Lara, OGPS Business Manager Assisted by Jane Hobson | |
| Secretary | Administrator | Steph King |
Next Apple Fair Committee meeting:
Wednesday the 12th of October from 7pm-8pm in the staff room.