Houghton Valley School Fair - Saturday November 23rd
Looking for a great day out? We can promise you delicious food, great entertainment, activities for all the family including pony rides, petting zoo, kids' sumo and heaps more games on our huge field. We will have books, crafts, plants, toys and clothes for sale, and you can get yourselves a bargain in our silent auction with prizes worth thousands of dollars. Check out our Facebook page for more information (@houghton.school.nz)
Bring your own bags, coffee cup etc to help support us in our aim to be waste free.
If you would like to donate books, toys or clothes, chutneys, lemons or crafts, or if your business could gift an item or service to our Silent Auction, please drop off during school hours, or contact Karen on 027 209 4832. All money raised at the Fair goes towards supporting our children's learning.
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