American Tea 2025

Everything You Need to Know and How You Can Get Involved

1. Boyzone Ride Wristbands – Pre-Purchase Now

Unlimited fun awaits! Boyzone wristbands are now available for $35 each, giving boys access to all rides on the day. Pre-paid wristbands will be available for collection on Thursday 11 September, during recess and lunch outside the Senior School Library, or for Prep boys via the Prep Front Office.

Purchase wristbands here.

2. Volunteer and Be Part of the Action

From flowers, crested goods, BBQs to food stalls, set-up and pack-down – American Tea thrives when our community comes together. Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents and see your son(s) having a fantastic day.

Sign up for a volunteer role on the days leading into American Tea here.

Sign up for a volunteer role on the day at American Tea here.

To help you pick a time, here is the student schedule for the boys attending the American Tea:

Years 3 to 6: 9:10 – 10:00am and 1:10 – 2:00pm

Year 7 and 8: 8:20 – 9:10am and recess (10-10.30am) and lunch (12.30-1.10pm)

Year 9 and 10: 10:30 – 11:20am and recess (10-10.30am) and lunch (12.30-1.10pm)

Year 11 and 12: 11:20 – 12:10pm and recess (10-10.30am) and lunch (12.30-1.10pm)

3. Pre-Sales Now Open

Beat the queues and pre-purchase gourmet food, flowers, and other limited items for American Tea now. Order
here.

4. Bakers Needed for the Cake Stall

The Cake Stall is an American Tea favourite – and we need your help! You can:

Bake an item to deliver on the morning of Friday 12 September – sign up here.
Join or host a “Baking Day” with other parents in the lead-up – email Laura at Lmferguson505@gmail.com to join.
- Please provide a full ingredient list for all baked goods to ensure allergy safety.
Prep Years 3 to 6 Cake Box Decorating Competition – In the coming weeks, boys in Years 3 to 6 will be bringing home a cake box for the annual American Tea Prep Cake Box Decorating Competition. The decorating theme for 2025 aligns with the Book Week theme of “Book and Adventure”. We would be grateful if you could fill your son’s cake box with whatever homemade baking you enjoy and have your son deliver it to the Cake Stall on the Chapel Lawn on the morning of the American Tea. More details to follow.

5. Silent Auction Sneak Peek

The Silent Auction is our biggest fundraiser – and this year’s prizes are better than ever. Bidding opens the week before American Tea, but here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

Tickets to the Hong Kong Sevens with accommodation at The Conrad
Family adventure weekend in the Kybeyan Valley – trout fishing, biking, hunting and more…
Private dining for eight with a chef in your own home
Exclusive Behind the Scenes tour at the Australian Museum

Keep an eye on the American Tea page on Lampada for more information on this great event. Let’s make this American Tea our best yet – see you there!