CooperWith a big smile, grade 2 student, Cooper hits his hammer down to launch a giant ant in the Flip N Fly game at École Port Elgin Saugeen Central School’s Fun Fair, June 2.

Hub Staff

The weather couldn't have been more perfect as families came in droves to École Port Elgin Saugeen Central (ÉPESC) for their Fun Fair, June 2.

Fun Fair, a fundraising event organized by the School Community Council (SCC), with the help of a host of volunteers and local businesses, raises money to help a variety of school projects.

From obstacle courses to throwing games, around 25 different games in all, aimed at all grade levels, littered the school yard.

With hot dogs, hamburgers and pulled pork sandwiches, the barbecue was a crowd pleasing stop for hungry adults and children alike.

Another popular stop was the new outdoor classroom which was funded, in part, by proceeds from last year's Fun Fair. This year the classroom was home to a large number of silent auction baskets, each a different theme; from a baking basket, to a day at the beach; and even a Canada Day basket.

Each basket was created by an individual class. The students in the class were given the theme, then they each brought in one item for the basket.

Just like last year’s event, this year’s Fun Fair exceeded SCC’s expectations raising approximately $8,000 in just two hours. Some of the funds raised will go to purchase new equipment for the school’s Physical Education department.

boysandjudeOn the left, brothers (left to right) Isaiah, Clayton and Troy were competing against each other and testing their throwing arms. On the right, Kindergarten student, Jude was looking like a pro at the Ring Toss game at ÉPESC’s Fun Fair, June 2.

Alex Lily HannahWith their faces painted, siblings, left to right, Alex, Lily and Hannah came ready to have some fun at École Port Elgin Saugeen Central, June 2.

volunteersGrade 8 volunteers, left to right, Mikaylah, Nazahah and Jessica were manning the Sling Shot game, June 2.

Dan WeigandVolunteer, Dan Weigand gives a thumbs up as he cooks up hot dogs at École Port Elgin Saugeen Central’s Fun Fair.