When interviewed by two members of the Journalism Club about what our Principal, Sister Marie Harper thought about the fair these were her responses: she believed that the crowd had grown when compared to last year's Family Fun Fair, that the fair had receieved great advertisement, the entertainment was clean and well-suited for the occassion and that there was no need to worry about safety since security was well provided. Our Principal, Sister Marie, appreciated the fact that there was no anti-sociable behaviour among the attendees. She realised from observation that there was not a great change in the atmosphere when compared to last year's fair. She also noticed similar faces and congradulated all the students who worked together with teachers and parents in order to make their stall and the fair in general a success. She rejoiced when she saw co-operation between adults, adolescents and children, all aiming at one particular goal and putting their effort into what they were striving for. Sister Marie was also very pleased to see the number of past students who returned to lend a helping hand as well as the number of persons who worked in stalls and yet did not have any connection with the school. But her overall report was that she was having an enjoyable time and the fair was going great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Views of the Attendees
When asked about their views on the fair a wide variety of responses were given. Many believed that the fair was fun, excellent, cool, good, alright, great, that there were great sales, and a great turnout, that it was fantastic, that there was a great response to the promotion of the fair and that the games were good, excellent and fun. But although most of the views were good there were also some negative views on the fair as well. However, many parents suggested that the fair should have gone on a bit later and that for a children's fair, the food should not have been so expensive. But overall they were well pleased at the turn out and the enjoyable time they all were having. Generally, they believed that the fair was successful. Good Job Marian Academy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Raeanna Form 3(f)Attrations of the dayThe attractions at the fair were really successful - they surely did attract! Many young children and adults enjoyed the modest ferris wheel which had the longest line. Their screams could be heard around the softball ground. Another success was the jumping castle which attracted numerous little children, even secondary students in upper classes and graduates of Marian academy! These two attractions plus the donkey cart rides were the main attractions at the fair.The donkey cart was ridden by adults, teens, toddlers and children alike, and proved to be quite an unusual experience.
There were a variety of food and drinks on sale. Many classes' stalls sold food - ranging from cakes to pastries, puddings to meals. The bar was in the center of the ground and was very busy from the beginning of the fair. Beer, soft drinks, juices and water was sold, however, the biggest seller was ice-cream. There were sundaes, ice-craem sandwiches and popsicles. Almost everyone was seen savoring some form of ice-cream.
The raffle was drawn and announced by Mr. Lloyd King. Those winners at the fair were ecstatic and didn't hold back in expressing their surprise. Some of the prizes won were: a gold bracelet and two bicycles. Overall the diverse activities and interesting games made the fair an absolute sucess.
-Krysta Yan A Few Reports on the StallsIce Cream Stall [Primary 2-1]The ice cream stall was located by the food stalls at the gate in a fairly large white tent with a cream coloured sign displaying the name. The popsicles and ice cream were kept in a cooler so thatt they would not melt. The stall was mangaged by two person: Ms. Debra Skeetes - a parent and Ms. Wauneta Fernandes - primary 2-1's class representative. This stall attracted a very large crowd and was so crowded that i could not get any ice cream for myself. The food stalls are always very popular.
Nerve Busters Stall [Primary 2-2]The Nerve Busters stall was situated some distance from the ice cream stall and next to the stall which housed the game Stepping Stones. It comprimised a big tent with three tables under it. There was one person at each of the tables: Ms. Collins - our primary co-ordinator at one and Mr. Ryan Smason - Primary 2-2's class representative at one table and parents at the other two. On these tables were three Nerve Buster games. In this game there is an open circuit connected to a battery and bulb.There is a small object with which the player holds in the hand and has to move along the circuit without touching it. If you touch the circuit it will close and a bulb will light uop, if you touch it five times you lose the game. Although this game requires much skill and can be difficult, it still attracted a large crowd.
The fair, as a fund raising event, was quite enjoyable and the Ice-cream stall and the Nerve Busters stall both played a part in helping to make it a success.
-Althea McDavidBall In The Mouth Stall – Primary 3(1)The Ball In The Mouth Game is a game where you try to get a ball into one of a few holes on the face of a clown. It is not such an easy task for the average child. Though at times there was a little crowd buildup, the wait was not long at all.
Cake Stall - Primary 3(2)
The Cake Stall looked like the stall that made the most profits. There were many varieties of treats such as buns, pastries and many various kinds of cakes, of course. The prices were very reasonable and at all times, there were many people waiting to purchase at the stall. By the end of the fair almost every food item at the cake stall was sold out.
-Mariah Low
The prep clases had a stall that added much more fun to the fair
Stepping Stones -Prep A(1) Headed by Teacher Sharon.
First you are measured.Then someone shows you which path to go to.If you are taller than the sign,you need to step on the stones with an umbrella and the bell.In order to win a prize,you need to step on all the stones without making the bell ring.
Clothes Pins-Prep A(2) Headed by Mrs Coxall.
In order to win a prize in the game, you must try to take as many clothes pins as you possibly can in just one hand.
Shy The Tin-Prep B(1)Headed by Mrs Camacho.
In order to win a prize, you must hit all the tins down with three balls.
Prep B(2)
Face Painting- Prep B(2)Headed by Teacher Uunika.
Mr. Wilkinson, our Art Teacher assisted with the face -painting in this stall.
Prep B (3)
Take A Pick- Prep B(3)Headed by Teacher Gillian
The prizes are rolled in pieces of paper and placed on a cardboard to be picked. Everyone wins a prize in this game.
-Noel Shewjattan
