A day of fun in the sun for Bryandale Pre-Primary

BRYANSTON – The Bryandale Pre-Primary School annual fundraiser attracted an estimated 2 500 visitors on 21 April, in the hope to raise funds for the school.

May 1, 2018

Robyn Kirk 1 minute read

Isabella Morgan and her father Shadrach had fun with the silly string that they had bought from one of the stalls. Photo: Robyn Kirk

On 21 April, Bryandale Pre-Primary School hosted its Fun Day on the school grounds.

The event takes place annually and aims to raise funds to maintain and improve the school’s campus.

“Before, the parents would organise the day, but this year and last year we wanted to try something different, and so we invited local businesses to set up stalls for the day,” explained the organiser and Grade R teacher for the school, Lauren Matthewson-Woolard.

Botlhale Thulare (11) goes to Bryandale Primary School and performed in the marimba band. She has been playing the instrument for two years. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Alice-Mae Swaine has her face painted at one of the stalls while at the event with her father. Photo: Robyn Kirk

“We wanted the day to be a good time that people got to spend with family. We want people to talk to each other and for parents to have fun with their children that was safe.”

An estimated 2 500 people attended the event, which was hosted on the school’s sports field, and there were about 100 stalls selling food, drinks, toys and crafts. Inflatable slides and other games were also set up, adding a carnival-feel to the event.

A stage was erected for live performances, including a show from the Dancemore studio in Fourways and a group of Bryandale Primary School children who showed off their marimba skills for the crowd.

“Seeing this come together has been wonderful,” said Maria Lourenco, who is part of the parents’ organisation who helped on the day.

“But I think next year we’ll have to go even bigger.”

It is hoped that at least R150 000 would be raised through the event, which would be channelled back into the school.

Michael and Hayley O’Donovan brought along five children for the event: Their children Thomas, Jade and Luke, as well as family friends Matthew and Abigail de Jong. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Sejal Maharaj, her brother Rishabh, and mum, Sarika, had fun browsing the stalls. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Gabby Thomas, Adrian Thomas, Nicci Thomas and Matthew Thomas waited in line to receive their balloon shapes from a stall. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Tayla Fouché (2) had fun going down one of the inflatable slides set up on the day. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Details: For more on the event or to get involved in the 2019 event, or to find out more about Matthewson-Woolard’s events business, contact lauren.matthewson@bryandale.co.za; 078 166 0348.