List of 18 items.

• Antiques & Treasures

  Pass on the love by donating antiques, treasures and interesting items to this year's Antiques & Treasures booth. We accept donations of china, silver, and collectibles. Vintage and high-end decorative items are always in demand. Crystal, teacups, and brass items are also very popular. We do not accept large furniture but will take small side tables and occasional chairs. If you are downsizing or know someone who is, please consider Antiques & Treasures for your special donations. 

   

  We love to find treasured items a new home where they will be loved and cherished for years to come.

   

  For more information, contact Sara Sutton sarasutton@shaw.ca or Trish Leslie tleslie@buntainwealth.com.

• Beverage Boutique

  Boys, would you like to wear casual clothes to school? Support the Beverage Boutique with a beverage donation and leave your uniform at home for the day!

   

  Beverage Boutique Casual Days:

   

  • Friday, March 13th (Both Schools)
  • Friday, April 3rd (Senior School)
  • Thursday, April 9th (Junior School)
  • Thursday, April 30th (Both Schools)

   

  How you can help:

   

  We are happy to accept all bottle donations, but the following items are most popular and contribute substantially to the profitability of the booth:

   

  Wine, spirits, liquors, beer, Prosecco, sparkling water, 2-litre pop, soda, and juice (please check expiry dates on all products. If the date is before June 2020 we, unfortunately, cannot accept it).

   

  Junior School Bottle Drive Drop-off Sites

   

  On beverage donation days, donations will be happily accepted by parent volunteers at the Junior School at 7:45 am at the Main Gate, the Playground and the Wallace Street gate. 

   

  Senior School Bottle Drive Drop-off Sites

   

  On beverage donation days at the Senior School, bottles will be gratefully accepted by parent volunteers at 8:15 am at the Main Entrance, in the Lower Great Hall, and at the side field entrance. 

   

  Thank you for your donation and support of the St. George's Annual School Fair. 

• Books

  Want to make your kids smarter?

  Want to make your family richer?

   

  More great books for your family is the answer…

   

  Books are the only thing that can make you smarter AND richer at the same time! Whether you’re 1 or 101, the Book Booth is the perfect place to enrich your life! With more than 50 categories of books, music, and videos to choose from, and bargain basement pricing, you’re sure to find a boxful of treasures to take home – see you at the Book Booth.

   

  Volunteer Opportunities

  If you love books and have a little time to spare, consider joining us! Friday, May 1st (set-up) and/or Saturday, May 2nd (fair day).

   

  We need help setting up books on tables, pricing, bagging, boxing, sales, security and assisting our customers in every way!

   

  To volunteer in either capacity, please contact Danielle Wilson (danielle@sweetpeanut.com), Dionne Kilian (dionnekilian@gmail.com), Ida Templeton (idatempleton@gmail.com) or Priscilla Fuller (fullerpts@gmail.com).

• Cake Walk

  Cake Walk brings together two great ideas: Wheel of Fortune and Cake Boss. Spin your way to great cakes and treats! Join us for lots of interactive fun for kids and adults alike. We'll have over 300 cakes to WIN and it’s just $6 for 2 tickets!! 

   

  We will gratefully accept home-baked and store-bought cakes, cupcakes, and loaves. Please ensure they do not need refrigeration: NO cream cheese, whipped or fresh cream.

   

  Pre-Fair, we will also gratefully accept cash donations to purchase cakes (tax receipts can be provided for cash donations over $25.) Cash donations can be dropped off at the Junior School front desk any time before April 30^th.

   

  Cake donation drop-offs can be made on Thursday (April 30th) and Friday (May 1st).
  
  

  On Thursday, we will collect cake at morning drop off and afternoon dismissal, outside the Junior School. On Friday, we will collect cake from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, near the exit gate at the Junior School.
  
  

  Look for the balloons!! 

   

  Cake Walk Convenor Contacts:

  Amie Liu (amieliu@hotmail.com)

  Ivy Chen (ivymchen@gmail.com)

• Coffee Kiosk

  Need some fuel for the Fair? Come to the “Coffee and Krispy Kreams” Booth. We’ve got locally-brewed regular and decaf coffee, and tea.
  
  

  Enjoy some delicious Krispy Kream doughnuts with your favourite cup.

• Fashion Mall

  Come on down to the main gym for the ultimate shopping experience! Gently used designer and non-designer fashion at incredibly low prices! Coats, dresses, suits, shirts, pants, shoes, accessories for all the family. You never know what unbelievable treasures and deals you will find!

• Food Court

  Get ready for your taste buds to fall in LOVE at the Food Court! It will be LOVE at first bite. Located behind the school and offers picnic tables, water station, and prime viewing of the bandstand. You will LOVE the sizzling burger, hotdogs, pizza and the international cuisine from India, Korea, and China.

   

  The ice cream cart can also be found here offering cooling tasty treats that will be sure to melt your heart.

• Gift Baskets

  Whether Grandma sent you too many strawberry preserves and fine teas from Harrods, or your bathroom is overflowing with spa products, we are happy to have them!

   

  All items must be new and unused. Pre-made gift baskets are also welcome. Please bring your donations to the Junior School Donation Trailer during donation weeks.

   

  If you don’t have items to donate, you can also donate cash. You will receive a tax receipt for your cash donations. All donations are very gratefully received.

   

  Please contact:

  Stephanie Isaac (stephanieisaac@me.com)

  Sara Johnston (samsaraj@gmail.com)
  
  

  Gift Basket Donations

   

  Suggested items include:

   

  • Gourmet foods (please check expiry dates)
  • Wines
  • Spa and pampering luxuries
  • Coffees and teas
  • Baby items
  • Candles
  • Home and garden items
  • Sporting goods
  • Toys
  • Jewellery
  • DVDs
  • Pet accessories
  • Cool stuff for teens

• Midway Games

  • Do you have skill? Compete to be a champion baller and win cash!
  • Are you feeling lucky? Win cash and prizes in the Cash Grab
  • Ever milk a cow? Let’s see how good you are!
  • A prize for everyone at the Lollipop Tree!
  • Spin to win at the Wheel of Fortune!
  • You get to choose your own prize OR…
  • Enter to win one of several grand prizes!

• Pies & Crumbles

  Once again, The Pies Booth will have delicious, mouth-watering pies made by The Pie Hole with high quality, locally sourced ingredients.  

   

  Pies will be available to purchase on Fair Day and families will also have the opportunity to pre-order fresh and frozen, sweet and savoury pies for pick up before Easter Weekend. Watch for details on how to order in upcoming newsletters. 

• Plants

  Love is growing!
  
  

  Order your plants online and pick up on Friday, May 1st, before The Fair. Or come visit us on Fair day. We are located at the front of the school and have lots of annuals and hanging baskets to beautify your garden. There are also luscious herb planters and lots of tasty vegetable plants.

   

  Many of these selections make wonderful Mother’s Day gifts.

   

  Purchase plants online at www.saintsfair.com/plant-sale or download a PDF form here.

   

  We are still looking for help from parent volunteers on May 1 (afternoon) as well as Fair day. Please let us know if you can spare a couple of hours.

   

  Thank you very much for your support.

   

  Plants Team:

  Elizabeth Bell, Neelu Chauhan, Shari Gaerber, Gayatri Sreenivasan

  sgplants@gmail.com

• Prizes

  Thinking of having some fun at the Fair? Look no further than the Prize Booth. Great music! Fun staff! And awesome prizes!

   

  For $5 pull a number off the wall and you could win a prize worth $5, $10, $20 or even $100 or more. Every player is a winner.

   

  If you would like to donate an item please follow the instructions below:

   

  What we want in a donation:
  
  

  • new items
  • value of $5 or more
  • gift cards
  • toys
  • electronics

  If you have something to donate please contact us and we will pick it up.

  Lucy Cook (lucyohs@hotmail.com or 604-889-5458)

  Johanna Oosthuizen (johannao@me.com)

   

  At the Prize Booth, we emphasize fun and we love to give away cool prizes for those looking for a deal, a present for Mother’s Day or just want to get something awesome.

   

  Come by on Fair Day and try your luck at winning one of our extra large prizes.

• Purse Parade

  Who doesn't dream of carrying an LV or Prada purse on their arm? Here's your chance to finally own a new or gently-loved, genuine designer handbag at bargain prices!  

   

  Come check out our popular, yet exclusive, Purse Parade booth to get the latest "it" bag from the Paris runway or something casually stylish for everyday use. We carry designer and contemporary labels from Burberry, Gucci, Coach, and Michael Kors for you ladies, Guess and Le Sport Sac for your teenager, to wallets and the Avengers for the men in your lives. You name it!

   

  Come see the Purse Parade at The Fair, located in the Chapel on the main floor. Like everything in life, the good things go first!

   

  What to Donate:
  
  

  • gently used bags in good condition
  • designer labels (Prada, LV, Burberry, etc., but please no knock-off designer labels)
  • contemporary labels (Coach, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, etc.)
  • fashion & evening bags
  • teens & tweens (TokiDoki, Le Sport Sac, Roxy, Guess)
  • kids (Hello Kitty, Disney, Pokemon, Superheroes)
  • man bags (murses!)
  • makeup bags
  • briefcases
  • small leather goods

   

  How to Donate:
  
  

  Please send in your donation during Donation Weeks with "Purse Parade" clearly marked on the packaging. Alternatively, bags can be donated into the pink bins located in the lobby area at both the Junior and Senior School.
  
  If your items are particularly valuable, please email:
  
  

  Jessica Chan (jesschan@shaw.ca)

  Emily Ng (ngme@hotmail.com)

   

  The Purse Parade is one of the most well-attended booths at The Fair. As such, we encourage everyone to please save us your purses, and clear your closets (with the Purse Parade in mind!) for the launching of yet another successful and popular booth. We have already received such great purses, backpacks, and wallets from parents and friends of the school, and we look forward to all donations in the upcoming months. 

• Sporting Goods

  Have your children outgrown their sports equipment? Are they looking to get into a new sport this year? Let the St. George’s wonderful world of used Sporting Goods help out. Our booth carries many options, including equipment from the following sports: soccer, hockey, football, baseball, basketball, golf, rugby, horseback riding, tennis, racquetball, squash, badminton, skating, water sports, skiing, snowboarding, and cycling. The items we carry can help your children size up or try a new sport!  

   

  Contact:  

  Casey Booth (caseykellybooth@gmail.com)

  Jonathan Lu (jonathan@jonathanlu.ca)

  Raj Singh (rajsingh@shaw.ca)

   

  Do you have old sports equipment that you or your family no longer uses or has outgrown? Donate them to the Sporting Goods booth at the St. George's Fair!  Please note: we do not accept used helmets from any sport.

• Tea Towels

  Saints Custom Tea Towels – only available through the Fair!

   

  100% linen custom team towels – perfect to add a little Saint's love into your kitchen!  They also make a great host gift or Mother's Day present!

• Toys & Games

  Come and check out one of the most popular booths at the Fair. LEGO, American Girl, Thomas the Train, LOL, Games, Puzzles, Playmobil… we have it all. Come early so you don’t miss out on the best selection. This is a booth that has always sold out in past years so make sure to spread the word and check us out.

   

  Visit our tent on Fair day, conveniently located beside the Junior School Playground.

   

  What to Donate:

  Do you have Toys and Games that are in excellent Used Condition that your family has outgrown? Birthday or Holiday Gifts that remain unopened or underappreciated? Are you itching to declutter your space? We are here to help! We kindly request that donations are not broken or missing pieces,  please.

   

  • Board games and puzzles
  • Action figures
  • Infant toys
  • Indoor/outdoor toys
  • Pretend Play toys
  • Trading cards
  • Educational toys and games
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Video Games and Electronic toys (working condition – please include all parts and cables)
  • Stuffed toys
  • Electronic ride-along vehicles

   

  How to Donate:

  Please drop off your items during the Donations Weeks to the main donation trailer at the Junior School.  If you are not able to drop off during Donation Week, please contact our Toys & Games Conveners and we will make alternate arrangements.

   

  How to Get Involved:

  Do you have school-aged children? Do you enjoy making great connections and friendships in a fun and friendly booth? Consider volunteering with us! We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:

   

  • Donation Weeks – help collect, sort and package toys
  • Fair Day
  • Toys & Games Convener – join us as we plan for the Fair this year to see if this is a booth you would be interested in convening for a future year!

   

  Contacts:

  Kathie Fung (kathiefung@gmail.com)

  Mimi Yeo (mimi.yeo@shaw.ca)

• Turn Around Art

  Turnaround Art booth is calling for art pieces that no longer fit the style or size of your new home! You may also have outgrown a piece of art, and you'd like to find a new home for it.  Turnaround Art is the right place for you to donate your art piece. We will help extend the life of any artwork, including sculpture. 

   

  If you are an art lover, don't miss the booth on Fair day. A good range of quality artworks can be found here for a real bargain!

   

  Contacts:

  Karen Henrikson (karenhenrikson20@gmail.com)

  Luanna Lam (luanna.lam@gmail.com)

• Used Uniforms

  The Used Uniforms Shop is a great way to help reduce, recycle and care for the planet and at the same time, helping to fund many things supported by the SGPA. We have gently used pieces ranging from blazers, grey trousers, athletic wear, ties & belts, band sweaters and white button-down shirts, to name a few – all at bargain prices! We will be located in the change room outside the small gym. Come by and take a look!

  
  To volunteer before or on fair day, please contact Noreen Chand at noreenchand@shaw.ca.

   

  Wanted items:
  
  

  Please consider donating uniform pieces with current crest to the used uniform. Please put these into a bag and clearly mark it ‘USED UNIFORM’. We request you do not mix the uniform pieces with clothing donations meant for the fashion mall. All used uniforms can be dropped off at the drop-off trailer during the donation weeks

   

  While we appreciate the thought behind donations to Used Uniform, we can not accept the following:
  
  

  • Water bottles
  • Black uniform shoes
  • Grey socks
  • Torn & stained clothing
  • SGS outdated (old logo) items 
  • Uniform pieces from another private school
  • Items with personal name embroidered or screen printed onto athletic or uniform pieces