We are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our 2025 St Monica’s School Fete! What a day it was — not just for our school, but for the entire community. From the youngest to the young-at-heart, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Highlights included:
• My First Gym and face painting for the little ones
• A Book Stall featuring a selection from every genre
• A Garden Stall for our green thumbs
• A Cake Stall for those with a sweet tooth
• Coerver Soccer for the mini Messi fans
• A White Elephant stall for the thrifty shoppers
• Devonshire Tea for our over-30 crowd
• Fairy floss, popcorn, slushies, ice cream, and so much more!
• Thrilling rides, including Virtual Reality, Bungee Trampolines, Tea Cups, and Pony Rides for the whole family to enjoy.
This year, the funds raised will go directly back into enhancing your child’s learning experience. We are delighted to share that we purchased class sets of novels for Years 3–6 and decodable readers for Kindergarten through Year 2, enriching the English Curriculum for reading and literature.
A Special Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers & Contributors
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and support of our volunteers. Your contributions helped make this day a success, and we are sincerely grateful to everyone who gave their time and effort.
A special mention to some exceptional individuals:
• Evelyn: After almost a decade of delicious treats and late-night baking for our Cake Stall, Evelyn is passing on the baton. The St Monica’s Cake Stall is legendary, with our Archbishop even making sure to get the first pick! Evelyn, your dedication has made this stall a beloved fixture in our community. Thank you for making every year memorable and selling out every time!
• Danni and Sam: For years, you have led our White Elephant stall with incredible passion. Beyond raising funds for the school, your stall has supported numerous charities, and we are so grateful for your continued efforts. Danni, even after your children graduated, you stayed committed to the cause. Your big hearts have truly made a difference.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors. Without your support, we wouldn’t have one of the most renowned fetes in the Belconnen district. Your contributions allow our school to create lasting memories and bring the community together year after year.
A special mention goes to our long-time sponsor ACT Home Improvements – the Fleming Family has supported the tattoo stall for many years, and this year marked their final year. We are deeply grateful for their community spirit and unwavering support.
A Final Word to the Fete Committee
To the fete committee — your hard work, dedication, and positive energy made this year’s event a standout. From the laughs to the challenges, you made the entire process enjoyable and rewarding. For those of you who are stepping down, you will be dearly missed. You’ve set a high standard, and we are thankful for the friendships formed and the incredible success we’ve achieved together.
Our Fundraising Goal Achieved!
Despite a challenging 2024, our fete committee set an ambitious goal of raising $45,000 this year. Thanks to your support, we surpassed that target, raising a record-breaking $47,035.11!
Once again, thank you to everyone involved in making this year's fete a huge success. Together, we’ve made a real difference for our school and our community. We look forward to another fantastic fete in 2026!