HPS Gala

Saturday 25^th March 2017

10 am – 2 pm

Dear wonderful Howick Primary School Families

Be part of our first gala in many years. It will be a great day of awesome fun and delicious food for all the family and community to enjoy. There will be plenty of stalls and activities for everyone including food baskets, white elephant, clothing, books, gift baskets, plants, mystery envelopes, games, a Christmas grotto, tombola, rapid fire and silent auctions.

The event is being school lead by the senior management team. The Board is fully committed to putting the proceeds of the Gala towards student resources in every year group. – technology equipment, junior playground, resources to support learning.

Staff and students will be asked to help prepare/set up and run their class assigned stall /activity. As this is a school event that is being held in the weekend, there will be a day off in lieu on Friday March 31st. We are very grateful to Howick College who are providing us some students to volunteer on the day.

Gala Committee

Planning is well under way and we have a fantastic Gala Committee team. New members are always welcome. We will be meeting in the School Board room from 7pm – 8pm on the following dates...

Monday 20^th February    Week 4

Monday 27^th February    Week 5

Monday 13^th March        Week 7

Monday 20^th March        Week 8

Gala Updates

All the latest Gala news will be in the weekly newsletters which will be available of the school website.

If you have any questions, please call the school office and they will direct you to the right person Ph 534 6082.

Donated Goods or Services

We are seeking donations, donated goods, experiences (Bach/sport/travel etc) or vouchers. If you can help, please call Lisa Fullford 0274 785 007

Gala Day Leadup

We would appreciate it if each family (not per child) could contribute to the fabulous food hampers. A Gala collection box will be in each classroom. Items can be delivered per week or all at once if that is more convenient for you.

Week 3     13 - 17 Feb          Bag of wrapped chocolate lollies

Week 4     20 - 24 Feb         Bottle or jar of dressing/cordial/chutney

Week 5     27 Feb – 3 March  Chocolate Bar

Week 6      6 – 10 March       Canned item

Week 7      13 -17 March              Bottled Item

Week 8      20 -24 March      Jolly Jars (Jars filled with small items suitable for

                                    girls or boys such as small toys, rubbers etc)

Other ways you can help

Donated items

These can be dropped off to the school office every Monday morning – closer to the time, there will be more dates

               We respectfully ask that all donated items are new or near new

Here are some suggestions, but not limited to…

White Elephant - Pictures, furniture, glassware, household items, sports and camping equipment

Items must be clean and in good working order. We cannot accept electrical goods

or any items that can’t fit into a car

Clothing - Adult / child, fancy dress / dress up, linen, shoes, handbags, belts, accessories and jewellery 

Books and Games

Parent help

During the upcoming newsletters, we will keep you updated as to what help is required. There will be plenty of sorting and wrapping of food hampers and gift baskets to be done. There will be a parent roster but it will be kept to only one hour per family for set up on Friday 24th March or for on Gala Day.

We look forward to a fantastic Gala! Thank you in advance for your help and donated goods.

Thanks from the Gala Committee