Art Auction Thanks

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Art Auction on Saturday night such a big success.

We are so lucky at St Kevin's to have an amazing Home & School Committee.  Thank you to the sub committee of Bronwyn Hannigan, Leanne Kingan, Mandy Farrell, Judy Robertson, Michelle Sintmaartensdyk and Debbie Robinson who worked really hard to put the Art Auction together.

A special thanks to our sponsors who gave so generously: Forgie Hollows & Associates, Oamaru Physiotherapy Clinic, Laser Electrical, LJ Hooker, Dooleys Masonry and Grant Slater Building.  Your support is really appreciated.

The night itself could not have been as fantastic as it was without the amazing input of our food extraordinaire Linda McLelland who is simply an unflappable marvel and her sidekick Jane McCone who can put her hand to anything, working tirelessly doing at times not the nicest of jobs.  Thanks also to the girls who helped create and serve the food on Saturday, Liz, Gai and Debbie.  The food was delicious and looked amazing - thanks so much for your hard work.

Thanks must also go to the beautiful "art models" Michelle, Bronwyn and Judy, the wrappers Kerry and Linda L and the bar staff, Mr Farrell, Lyndal and Sarah.

The Debra and Leanne, the money girls, thanks so much ... your systems make counting and keeping track of the money so much easier.

To Gus our Auctioneer, thank you so much.  We wouldn't have an auction without you - you did an amazing job.

All the above helpers also spent Friday and Saturday setting up the Redcastle and part of their Mothers Day morning dismantling their handywork.  So I think they all deserve a huge CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE TEAM!

The student art is a very important part of the auction and a big thank you must go to Mr Peter Burton for organising this for us.  Mr Burton puts hours of his own time into helping the Home & School, not only with this fundraiser but also the upcoming School Ball.

We would also like to sincerely thank Paul and Sandra for opening up their home for this fundraiser and letting the Home & School take it over for several days.  It was a very generous offer and you were so accommodating and welcoming.  Thank you on behalf of the St Kevin's College Community.

Thanks also to our wonderful office staff Sue, Cathy and Mrs Rae who sell tickets for us, print stuff and just keep us bouyed up when things are maybe not looking so good.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Auction or brought tickets as a donation - even if you couldn't come.  Without this support, we could not have made the night such a success.

Finally, a massive thank you to Alan, our fabulous caretaker - without you the Home & School could never do what we do.  You work tirelessly for us, always have a smile and never complain.  You are awesome Alan and we really appreciate all that you do for us.

Anne Marie Forgie - on behalf of the St Kevin's College Home & School