Mission Fete
Friday 4 November is our Mission Fete day. This is our major fundraiser of the year and for many students, their favourite day.
On this day we support Catholic Mission, but have also established a personal connection with the community of Bulbula in Ethiopia. Our aim is to provide life changing opportunities to those in need. We have done this in Bulbula by providing:
- work opportunities to assist families to be self sufficient
- understanding of health issues
- medical assistance
- education
Our personal contact in Bubula is Sr Abeba. You will see from her letters below, that everything is very expensive and as a result, many people are hungry, accessing medical assistance is hard and students are leaving school to support their families. This year we will also make a donation to assist those affected by the current floods devastating parts of Victoria at the moment.
Over the coming weeks, students will be exploring Dignity of the Human Person and gratitude, whilst also learning more about Bulbula and our relationship with them and needs within our local communities. Our scripture focus is the Feeding of the 5000, which seems so appropriate when you read Sr Abeba’s letters. It also highlights how Jesus asks us to help with his work. We are encouraging students to use their own money at Mission Fete, or to complete jobs at home to earn money.
Sr Abeba’s Letters:
Outline for Mission Fete Day
9.15am | Liturgy in the church, you are invited to attend. |
10.30am | Recess |
12pm | Sausages begin to be delievered to classrooms |
1pm | Lunch |
1.30pm | Mission fete, you are invited to attend |
Procedure for Mission Fete
Students are to wear casual clothes, with closed in shoes.
Raffle tickets will be sent home this week. They are $2 a ticket and the major prizes, donated by staff, include:
- Family pass to Adventure Park
- Sports pack of equipment
- Family games pack
- Get Creative pack
This year we ask that you send in a donation prior to Mission Fete. We suggest $10. Sending money prior reduces the risk of losing large amounts of money on the day and assists the office staff with banking.
This will give students a sausage & bread each at lunchtime and access to the majority of activities at Mission Fete. (We have made an effort to reduce the amount of chocolate and waste this year.)
This year there will also be some stalls which do require cash, so children can bring cash for these activities on the day. You will see the cost of cash items on the Mission Fete stalls sheet, so can make a budget with your child.
Volunteers required:
We need some volunteers to help cook the sausages at 11:00. Please email mcaddy@staroceangrove.catholic.edu.au
Some stalls will be also looking for volunteers. Please check your Hub News.
Mission Fete Stalls
Below are the Mission Fete stalls. Please check your class for the required donations to the stalls. You can also see which stalls require cash.