As Father's Day approached, students across Mansfield celebrated the special men in their lives—dads, grandpas and family friends—with a variety of activities, games, and treats organised in the build-up.
St Mary's full morning of celebrations kicked off at 7.30am last Wednesday with egg and bacon rolls and breakfast club for the kids, along with the screening of a tribute video the children had prepared.
Heading outside, there was basketball, footy, netball and pickleball on offer, and for a few lucky dads there was the chance to have a go with the skipping ropes.
After the games, the eagerly-anticipated raffles were drawn, with the school thanking Alpine Garden Supplies, High Country Apparel and Marks SUPA IGA for their kind donations.
It was then into the classroom, allowing the children the opportunity to show off their work.
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Principal Trish Etcell said the students always love being able to do this, and the school was thrilled with the turn-out as over 60 adults participated in the session.
After the dads and special friends headed home, the school's annual Father's Day stall opened in the Mercey Centre.
"This is one of the highlights of the year for the children," said Mrs Etcell.
"The students were all excited to spend their money after they finally decided what to purchase from the stall.
"Back scratchers were the most popular item again this year followed closely by any of the multi tool combos.
"It was a very successful day for St. Mary's Parents and Friends fundraising team and they are already looking forward to next year's event."
Students at Mansfield Steiner School got creative for their dads, making leather book marks, weaving god's eyes and designing cards with heartfelt messages in the build-up to Sunday.
Mansfield Kindergarten director Hayley Roberts said students celebrated Father’s Day in a variety of ways, with a week full of activities scheduled.
"Some groups sewed beautiful leather card holders, some cooked and had a delicious afternoon tea and some held a concert of their favourite songs," she said.
"We hope all the dads had a very happy Father’s Day."
Mansfield Primary School hosted a special Brekkie Club for Father's Day, with dads, grandpas and special friends invited to join students for the usual array of breakfast snacks along with a special sausage sizzle put on for the Thursday event.
