Making their market after mowers cut
Three boys turned their artistic flair into a moneymaking opportunity by putting dye on shirts for the upcoming Ōmokoroa No.1 School Market Day. With the annual ‘Ride on Mower Day’ being postponed until 2021 due to Covid, Year 6 students at No.1 School are taking part in a market day to help raise funds - something that Mower Day would normally provide for the school community.
Sam Ryan, Miles Bell and Ryan Little have been spending the past month working on their project, factoring in the supply of products and materials, and working out a plan to run a limited line of custom tshirts for the event.
“I have had so much fun with the process of making the shirts, and hanging out with my friends. I can’t wait to sell them,” says Sam.
Ryan agrees. “When we look back on this we will remember it, and how making these tie-dye t-shirts was really good fun.”
Miles enjoyed the branding and dyeing process, saying, “I think they look awesome.”
“The boys were fully into it and I think by the end, we were all really enjoying the process. Each shirt is different, but so vibrant and colourful. Without fail, everyone who sees them can’t help but break out a smile.” says Louise, Miles’s mum.
In total, the three boys completed more than 60 shirts for the market day, with some having been sold in advance.
“They work out to be a cheap and cheerful Christmas present – or just as a cool little keepsake!” says Louise.
The Ōmokoroa No.1 School market day takes place at the Emeny Road school on Friday 27th November from 2:30pm to 7pm. As well as Year 6 businesses, there will be a bake stall, quick-fire raffles, second-hand books and art, and a garden market, as well as food stalls. The general public is encouraged to come along to what should be a great evening.