School’s car boot sale to give back
Puketapu Primary School’s upcoming combined car boot sale and market day is much more than a money-making venture.
The event on April 1, from 10am until 1pm, was also geared towards bringing the people of Bell Block together for a fun neighbourly event.
Hopes were, locals would come along for a spot of bargain hunting, grab a bite to eat, and catch up with neighbours, said event organiser and
Sowman.
‘‘It’s also a casual way for parents who may not often get the chance to come and meet some of us, to have a friendly chat and put faces to the names.’’
With a track record that can boast up to 50 stalls, market-goers can expect an eclectic raft of bargains, including a wide range of food stalls, new and pre-loved stalls, face painting, tupperware products, and plenty more.
For budding entrepreneurs teacher Kim wanting to set up shop, the school grounds are open from 9am, and everyone was welcome to select a site and sell their wares for a $5 fee - bring your own table or car boot.
Many of the kids had taken on the task of preparing a variety of goods to sell on the day. A group of seniors were hard at work weaving an array of flax woven products with a bit of parent help. Tapahia Ormsby-Turner, Savanah Maindonald, and Mataaria Rei hoped their efforts would pay-off, with money raised going towards an upcoming trip to Wellington.
With a different approach from his schoolmates, Corban Read was selling a selection of his preloved belongings to raise funds for his camp to Te Wera in November.
As a sign the school walked the talk when it came to loving thy neighbour, local groups were invited to participate in the day for free. An offer that had stood since the first event, five years back.
Sowman said the family day out also provided an opportunity for people in the school’s wider community to raise money and served as a popular avenue for community organisations to raise their profile too.
Kindy, Playgroup, Greyhounds as Pets, Kohanga Reo and marching teams had seized the opportunity, and it was hoped this year’s event would see others jump on board the market bandwagon, Sowman said.