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Pokeno School is holding its annual Pokeno School Gala Day today, November 22, to help raise funds for several upcoming school projects.
Pokeno School principal Blair Johnson said the event is organised by the school’s Parent Teachers Association (PTA). It is their main fundraiser for the year and helps fund things that the school normally could not afford, like trips and camps.
“They also recently contributed to the cost of a brand-new playground, and they paid for a new Tiger Turf, for us so they contribute to all those things that we don’t have the usual school budget for,” he said.
People can expect good food, rock climbing, face painting, a 22-foot bouncy slide, an inflatable obstacle course, fire engine fun, a plant stall, a produce stall, and a chocolate coin toss.
As well as activities there will be quick-fire raffles, raffle baskets and silent auctions to win.
Food and drinks will be available, including sausage sizzles, a barbecue, coffee, hot chips, popcorn, candy floss, and a bake sale.
Raffle prizes include a 180-second New World grocery grab voucher valued at $750, a Ninja lushie machine, and a one-night couple glamping experience at cliffside. Other prizes include gym memberships, a whisky tasting tour, and gift cards.
Past galas have been extremely successful with the wider Franklin area coming to support the school. Over the years as the community has grown the PTA has managed to raise the funds to help the school and its students succeed.
- The gala runs from 9am to 2pm on November 22 at Pokeno School, 54 Pokeno Road, Pōkeno.
