Auckland Park Preparatory School picnic day hits all the right notes

From talented young musicians to Tamara Dey's headline performance, the APPS music picnic once again united nearly 1 000 visitors for a day of music, family fun and community spirit.

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Waydon Jacobs 1 minute read

Families and friends spread out across the school grounds to enjoy an afternoon of relaxation, fun and enterainment. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

The Auckland Park Preparatory School (APPS) Music Picnic once again transformed the school into a vibrant celebration of live music, family entertainment and community spirit as families, alumni, prospective parents and friends gathered for the school’s much-loved annual event.

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Mark and Ken Elliot. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

Tamara Dey dances to the music at Auckland Park Prepatory School picnic day. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

The campus was transformed into a lively festival atmosphere where picnic blankets covered the lawns and children eagerly explored carnival rides, inflatable attractions, games, prize stations and the school’s new 40m playground.

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Nick Sephton-Poultney, Ryan Woolley, Chris Needhan, and Russell Dick. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

Ozzy Gassiep and Nabeelah Cassim enjoy spending quality time together on picnic day. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

Marvin Cohen and Alexey Cherkaev. Photo: Waydon Jacobs '

Livumile, Sakhile and Candice Moleshe. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

Justin Steyn and Cherrith Elliot together at the Auckland Park Preparatory School picnic day. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

Hannah Allen and Tina Culwick Fatti, all smiles at the Auckland Park Preparatory School picnic day. Photo: Waydon Jacobs

While families enjoyed picnic lunches and sampled food from local vendors, the spotlight remained firmly on the music. Beyond the entertainment, the event also supported the school’s construction of a heated international aquatics-standard swimming pool for future generations of APPS learners.

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3 hours ago

Waydon Jacobs 1 minute read

Auckland Park Preparatory School picnic day hits all the right notes

From talented young musicians to Tamara Dey's headline performance, the APPS music picnic once again united nearly 1 000 visitors for a day of music, family fun and community spirit.

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