Shearwater brings back all the fun of the fair this month, with the Mullumbimby Steiner School’s much-loved annual community Spring Fair on Saturday, September 7. The focus this year is play and you won’t know where to start, with a ton of fun activities for all ages.
The Enchanted Forest is a shady grove with craft and games for the littlies. Make a spring flower crown or get muddy with a clay play; enjoy weaving, beading or crystal mining, or upskill your tumbling and plate-spinning with Spaghetti Circus.
Side Show Alley will keep the big kids and teens busy with Steam Lab science fun, a photo booth and heaps of old-fashioned fair games, like the beanbag toss, coconut shy, pillow fights and sponge throw. And for those who like their Saturday sporty, the kids versus grown-ups ultimate frisbee and volleyball tournaments are a must.
Want to know more about Steiner education? Don’t miss the morning sessions from 10am to 12 noon, when the high school curriculum, including WAVE (the school’s annual wearable arts performance event) and a selection of student films, will be on display, and the primary school classrooms will be open to visitors, with teachers available to talk about the learning program and answer questions.
Music performances will be on throughout the day in the hall, with strings, percussion and choir in the morning and not-to-be-missed high school bands and solo performers in the afternoon.
The Village Green market space will feature a huge range of food trucks and stalls, including BBQ, pizza, falafel, sushi, nachos, ice cream, coffee, smoothies, chai, cakes and more. Secondhand books, craft supplies and Steiner dolls and toys will also be for sale.
For those that just like to soak up the atmosphere — pull up a hay bale, throw down a blanket and fill your cup with community, connection and celebration as we move into the longer, warmer days of spring.
On the housekeeping front, a reminder that the Spring Fair is alcohol-free and CASH ONLY (there will be an ATM on site). Onsite parking is limited. Please follow the instructions of the parking wardens and carpool where possible. You can support the school’s push towards zero waste by bringing along your reusable picnic things, refillable water bottles, etc. There will be dedicated wash-up and refill zones. And lastly, please leave your pooches at home.
Shearwater is at 349 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby. The office will be open at the fair for enrolment enquiries or call 6684 3223. The School’s website is shearwater.nsw.edu.au. Bring on the fun!
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