Our Gala day is at the end of next week and it is that exciting time when we are asking families to send in items. All donations can be placed in the relevant Collection area for your child(ren)'s House in their learning hub.Points are hugely contested during the week, and donations will be collected and allocated daily. Collated House Points will be on display in the staffroom window each day. Remember: Double points on Monday!

We are looking for:

* Jars of Goodies for the 'Jar Game'. (Be creative and fill a jar with lollies, balloons, pencils, dinosaurs, marbles etc then decorate the jar). This game is extremely popular and a favourite at our Gala so we need as many jars as we can. Hint: Smaller jars are easier to fill.

* Easter Eggs - These become part of our delicious Easter Raffle along with a few Quickfire Raffles. It would be great if each family could donate an egg or two for this.

* Grocery Items - These are put together to create our 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes for the Grocery Raffles. (Please check the expiry dates before sending them to school) . We cannot include items past their dates.

* Wrapped Lucky Dip Items: Please wrap any suitable Lucky Dip prizes with a sticky note stating suitable age, boy/girl/gender neutral. We sell these for two tickets (equivalent to $2) so would appreciate prizes being this in value.

* Garage Sale: We are looking for quality, clean unwanted items in good condition. Clean clothing, working appliances, bric-a-brac and stable clean furniture are a few ideas. If you would not bring ithome to your house due to age, state or cleanliness, please do not send it to school.

* Preserves: All preserves are most appreciated. Please ensure they are labelled and dated.

* Baking and Sweets: Baking to be gladwrapped and labelled. Any baking, sweets and bagged sweets can be dropped off Saturday6th April or directly to the stall on Gala morning.

* Plastic bags will be used for the Garage Sale and we welcome any you have at home so that we can reuse them, however we also suggest in caring for our environment, you may wish to bring your own reusable ones along on the day.

* Pink Slips - If you haven't yet returned your pink slip or let us know when you can help on the day, please do so as soon as possible so we can complete the roster.

* Remember to join/like/share the Horotiu School Gala Facebook page to drum up support and interest amongst friends. The more the merrier!

Once again thanks for your ongoing generosity and offers of support. Together, this Gala will be a great success!