Greerton Village School/Te kura o Maarawaewae is inviting the community to a day of fun, food and family entertainment at its annual school gala on Saturday, September 13.

The event, which runs from 10am-2pm, is a major fundraiser for the school and promises something for everyone.

School principal Kimberley Henderson-Ginns said the gala in the school grounds will offer games, hampers, quick fire raffles, market stalls, delicious food and school performances.

“We will be having a Monster Wheelbarrow Hamper Raffle. This is one of our biggest money-makers on the day,” Henderson-Ginns said.

“For this to happen we are asking our Greerton Village School whānau if you have any non-perishable food or hamper items that you could kindly donate to the raffle, please drop them into the trolley in the office. Your donations are very much appreciated.”

Henderson-Ginns said the gala is not only a vital opportunity to raise funds for classroom resources and school projects, but also a celebration of the vibrant school community.

Children will be able to enjoy a variety of fun activities, including a bouncy castle, Ferris wheel, face-painting, rides, a vertical bungee and jeeps.

Greerton Village School pupil Autumn-Rose Carter, 5, on candy floss quality control duty for the school gala. Photo / Brydie Thompson.

A variety of food trucks and stalls will be on-site, offering everything from sausage sizzles to sweet treats like candy floss and ice cream.

There will also be raffles and auctions, helping to raise money that goes directly back into the school.

Street Machines & Custom Cars club had combined with the school to hold their 48th anniversary bash at this year’s gala with a unique car display taking place on the school’s sports ground.

Organiser Greig Covell said the car show is open to all American and Australian classics, hotrods and special interest cars, “preferably V8-powered”.

“Show car gate opens from 7.30am, and in by 9.30am,” Covell said. The cars will then be on display until after the show’s prizegiving.

He said Al Dawson and the Wild Cats will perform live, with a no-reserve auction at 12pm, followed by prizegiving for car owners.

Previously, the Greerton Village School gala was held in conjunction with the Greerton Business Association’s Cherry Blossom Festival, which this year has changed to a three-week “Shop Among the Blossoms” promotion from September 20 to October 10 in Greerton Village.