Parktown High School for Girls will be transformed into a magical outdoor Christmas market under its flowering jacaranda trees.
The school will on November 13 to 14 host a small stalls pop-up Christmas market where locals with just only R15 entrance fee can enjoy shopping at over 80 carefully selected stalls.
The Christmas market is a fundraiser organised by the school’s Parents Association. Through the Parents Association, the school raises a great deal of money throughout the year.
Deputy principal of Parktown High School for Girls, Gail Davidson said, “For the last 18 months, the Parents Association has been severely constrained by Covid restrictions. Our Parents Association is currently engaged in this market to end the year on a good fundraising note.
“We are planning a huge market with a craft gin and beer bar, kiddies play area, arts and crafts areas as well as Father Christmas, and at least 80 artisanal stalls selling a range of foods to gifts.”
Davidson added that the Christmas market will not affect the learners’ performance in their upcoming exams.
“We are not just relying on our girls to support the market. We understand the need to prepare for exams, which is why we invite people from all over Johannesburg to attend.
“The girls are not involved in the running of the market in any way, as we have a very supportive parent and staff base.”
The funds raised from the market will directly benefit the school learners, as do all Parents Association funds, which cover infrastructure, vehicles, renovations that are needed to make life easier for the girls in school.
