With a bit of creativity, a can-do attitude, and some nostalgia thrown into the mix, the Palmers Island Public School P&C are once again stepping up to the challenge to raise money by hosting the PIPS Family Fun Day on September 3.

Featuring a variety of market stalls and food stalls selling delicious homemade goodies, reptile shows with close encounters, laser tag, a jumping castle, sumo wrestling, skateboard demonstrations, and fun-filled games including sack races, egg and spoon races, balloon pop, and beanbag throwing, the event is a great day out for the whole family.

P&C President Belinda Novicky said despite fundraising efforts being limited in recent years due to Covid-19 restrictions, devastating floods forcing the temporary closure of the school and damaging classrooms, the school is looking forward to hosting the much-anticipated event this weekend.

“With fundraising efforts being limited during the past couple of years, our parents are really committed to using funds raised from the Family Fun Day to get the canteen up and running,” she said.

“We’ve put in a lot of work to coordinate and host the Family Fun Day, and we’re aiming to make it a community signature event.”

The PIPS Family Fun Day will be held between 10am and 3pm.

All funds raised from the event will go towards helping the school replace flood damaged canteen and kitchen equipment.

Entry is free, and an enjoyable day out for everyone is guaranteed.

And if you prefer to sit back and watch the activities, you will be able to relax with a cake and coffee and enjoy the spectacle.