American Tea – Call for Donations

American Tea is hugely successful when our community joins forces and contributes. Last year we raised more than $100,000, which was invested back into the School to provide specialty equipment. We’re looking to raise the bar in 2024, and there are many ways you can help out.

We kindly request your support in the form of donations to help make this event a success. We are seeking donations for a variety of different stalls and fundraisers as a part of the American Tea.

Raffle and Silent Auction Donations

This is the largest contributor to the fundraising at American Tea. In previous years, we have received contributions for holidays, a variety of gift vouchers, stays at holiday houses, private chef experiences, wine, perfumes and cosmetics, business services, etc. If you would like to donate, please email the American Tea Convenor at spaamericantea@shore.nsw.edu.au, with details of your item or service. Donors will be acknowledged on the raffle ticket and silent auction website. All donations will be very much appreciated!

Second-Hand Book Donations

We are also calling out for any book donations for our second-hand bookstall. Please note that we are not accepting any outdated textbooks, encyclopedias, diet/nutrition books, or any other books that have been overly loved. The most popular books previously include classic English novels, kids early readers, teen readers and cookbooks. This is a great opportunity to clean out the bookshelf to make way for your new titles to come in.

Crazy Hat and Costume Donations

Here is your chance to clean out your dress-up cupboard! We are seeking donations for crazy hats, wigs, sunglasses, and costumes. Whether it’s old Halloween outfits, quirky accessories, or any imaginative attire, your contributions will help make this stall a fantastic success. The boys get great enjoyment from seeing what they can create for a laugh on this stall at American Tea.

Trash and Treasure Donations

As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – and certainly will be at American Tea. Whether it’s gently used items, toys, electronic games and devices, collectables, sporting goods or handcrafted goods, all contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Second Hand Uniform Donations

If you have gently used School uniforms that your children have outgrown, please consider giving them a second life by donating them to our cause. Your contributions will not only help other families find affordable uniforms but also support our school’s initiatives. Clean out your closets and make a meaningful difference today!

Please do not donate “Firsts Team or Seconds Team” sport jerseys/singlets.

Old Dinnerware and Crockery Donations

The boys love some therapeutic destruction at the stall within ‘Fun Alley’, where they pay to smash old china plates and crockery. We are seeking any chipped, cracked, or unusable crockery you wish to donate as supplies for this stall.

For all the donations, please use the labelled tubs along the brick wall of the loading dock:
William Street Loading Dock (after the Main Gate on the left-hand side).
Access times: 8.00am-12noon, 1.00pm-3.30pm

Thank you for your generosity and support in enriching our students’ educational experiences.