Date and Time

 

Sunday 20 August 2023, 10am to 3pm

 

Where

 

Samuel Gilbert Public School
Corner of Ridgecrop Drive & Gilbert Road
Castle Hill (see map below) 
Entry from Gilbert Road or Ridgecrop Drive or via School Oval at rear of the Knightsbridge Shopping Centre

 

Who & Why

 

The Great Fete is the Samuel Gilbert Public School P&C’s major school fundraiser, with profits contributing to valuable school resources like air conditioning, IT infrastructure and learning resources. It's run by the school's P&C who are always grateful for support from local businesses, families, individuals and school staff.

 

Amenities

 

Food and Drink, Toilets, First Aid, Central Information Point, and roaming Fete Officials in clearly marked green Great Fete shirts.

 

Allergy Advice

 

Food at The Great Fete may (and sometimes does) contain nuts, eggs and other products. Even where ingredients are listed in homemade goods, there may be traces. Please be vigilant in the case of known allergies/intolerances.

 

Parking

 

On the streets surrounding the school. Please do not park in the Knightsbridge Shopping Centre carpark, and please be respectful of our neighbours.

 

Costs

 

FREE ENTRY – offering a fantastic and affordable day out for families and individuals! All games, rides and activities are reasonably priced. Purchase an Unlimited Rides Armband for unlimited rides on the day, or save money and pre-purchase tickets. For information on rides, tickets and unlimited ride armbands, go to our Rides and Attractions page.

 

Weather

 

Please come prepared for the weather (e.g., sun hats, umbrellas, coats). The Great Fete will go ahead unless weather is extreme. An announcement will be made on the Great Fete Facebook and Instagram accounts.

 

Supervision

 

As with any large-scale public event, children require adult supervision at all times and are the responsibility of their families/carers.

 

More Info

 

Please browse our website, or Contact Us. The Great Fete Program will be available closer to the event.


Map

Surrounded by strips of native bushland, and with large schoolyards and oval, Samuel Gilbert Public School is a major landmark on the corner of Ridgecrop Drive and Gilbert Road, Castle Hill. For public transport, call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.