Ferncourt has an active and vibrant community which the P&C tries to encourage by hosting a range of events throughout the year.
If there is an event or occasion you would like to see listed on the calendar, please contact ferncourtpandc@gmail.com
Term 1
Welcome BBQ
Easter raffle
Term 2
Souper music night
Term 3
Social evening at the Mitch: A Fernie parent owns a local pub! They have generously offered us a meat tray raffle Thursday 3 September with ticket sales kicking off at 6pm. Come along grab a beer and support local and the school all in one. https://themitch.com.au/
Term 4
Halloween disco
Ferncourt is a very social school and events are a major way for us to have fun, get to know each other and to raise money to help make the school the great place it is for our kids. Below are some of the regular events organised by the P&C:
New Parent Welcome BBQ - A BBQ is provided a few weeks into each new year to welcome new parents and families to the school including Kindergarten families. It is traditionally run by Yr 1 parents. After school in the early weeks of the year.
Garden working bees - once each term on a Sunday morning. Check the school calendar for the date each term.
Ferncourt Family Fun Fair or May Fair - This is one of the major fundraisers for the school and is run every third year (with the last in 2026). The Ferncourt Fair is famous for its old fashioned fun, great stalls and good value.
Halloween Disco - The kids love the Halloween Disco!! At the end of October, the school becomes a fun and slightly spooky place for dressing up, dancing, games and yummy treats.
Ferncourt Fiesta/Bingo/Trivia night - An evening of entertainment that has become a regular event (at least in the non-Fair years). Book the baby sitter for this parent only event!
The hard working teachers also organise several events throughout the year like:
Easter Hat Parade - In the days leading up to the Easter long weekend, an Easter Hat Parade is held. Children parade around the playground or hall sporting their gorgeous homemade hats. The P&C also organises an Easter raffle. In the weeks before the parade, families are asked to donate eggs etc that are used to create Easter baskets raffled off as prizes at the Parade. Families are also asked to sell raffle tickets for the raffle.
Souper Music Night - A music concert held at the end of Term 2 each year. Performances from the band, strings, choirs and ukelele groups and hot soup by the P&C.
Summer Soiree - A music concert held at the end of Term 4 each year. Performances from the band, strings, choirs and ukelele groups and a bbq by the P&C.
Art Fair - Around once every 3 years, an Art Fair is held. Teachers work with students in the lead up to the Fair to create gorgeous individual and class art works. Our artistic parents also donate works. All are auctioned off to raise funds for the school.
Gala Concert - All classes and students are involved in a grand, gala concert showcasing the talents of the Ferncourt Kids including singing, dancing and drama. The event has gotten so big that there is a matinee AND night time performance to accommodate all those who wish to attend! This occurs every third year.
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