St Ives North Public School P&C

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and contrubuted to our 2025 SINPS Festive Fair!

It was a fantastic day, with so many smiles everywhere we looked. The jumping castle, petting zoo and food trucks were super popular, and so much Christmas shopping was done in time for the festive season. The hall was abuzz with our wonderful band, strings and choir groups and musical guests, offering na entertaining respite from the action outside.

Looking forward to having everyone back for our next P&C community event!

What's new?

Fun Passes are now available. Pre-purchase passes to save! (Rides will be full price on the day, with no sibling discounts)
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SINPS Festive Fair 2025

We’re excited to welcome our local community to the 2025 SINPS Festive Fair!

🛍️ Market stalls – quality goods perfect for Christmas shopping, hosted by both SINPS families and established stallholders from across Sydney.
🍔 Food & drinks – a great mix of food trucks and stalls to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
🎶 Live entertainment – enjoy performances from our talented school bands and strings ensembles, plus some exciting up-and-coming performers.
🎡 Amusements & activities – new this year, plenty to keep the kids entertained!

Market stalls

We’ll be welcoming stallholders from across Sydney, offering a variety of quality products – perfect for getting a head start on your Christmas shopping! There will also be plenty of fun activities to keep the kids entertained.

Here's just a taste of what you'll find:

Coffee beans & equipment
Christmas decorations & stocking fillers
Soy candles & homewares
3D printed gifts, toys & collectables
Jewellery
Kids clothes & accessories
Pilates & recovery equipment
Upcycled fashion
Scholastic Australia books

Food & drinks

In combination with our trusty sausage sizzle and bake sale, there’ll be plenty to keep you fuelled while you browse the stalls and watch the kids enjoy all the entertainment!

Keep an eye out here for the full list once everything is confirmed. Here’s what’s planned so far:

SINPS sausage sizzle & bake sale (funds raised go to our school!)
Chips on a stick
Soft serve
Long fries
Bubble tea & acai
Freshly brewed barista coffee

Live entertainment

Alongside our award-winning music groups and our wonderful choir, this year we’re also showcasing some exciting up-and-coming performers to entertain our market-goers.

SINPS Stage Band (brand new group!)
SINPS Training Band & Senior Concert Band
SINPS Elementary & Intermediate Strings
SINPS Choir
Ash Burton
Gracie K
Kim Bushin Electric Guitarist
Molli
North Shore Dance Academy (SINPS P&C Silver Sponsor)
North Shore Physie Club

Amusements & activities

This year we’re adding even more fun for the kids with a range of exciting amusements and activities.

From creative crafts to hands-on play, there’ll be plenty to keep them entertained while parents browse the stalls and enjoy the entertainment.

Mega jumping castle & slide
Giant inflatable hungry hippos
Petting zoo
Face painting
Bust-a-balloon game (everyone wins!)
Plaster painting
Make-your-own novelty bag
Hair braiding & reusable extensions
Airbrush tattoos

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FAQs

Where and when is the Festive Fair?

Sunday 23 November from 11am to 3pm at St Ives North Public School (87 Memorial Avenue, St Ives).

Who can come?

Everyone is invited! Current students and their families, graduates, neighbours, local community - all are welcome.

How should we get there?

Parking is expected to be limited, so please consider riding, walking or using public transport.

Can I pay with cash or card?

The P&C will be accepting both cash and card payments for amusements, raffle tickets and the sausage sizzle and bake sale. Most market stalls will accept cards but it's probably a good idea to bring some cash just in case.

Is there an entry fee?

Nup! Food, amusements and some activities will incur charges, but otherwise please join us in soaking up live music and community atmosphere free of charge.

This Fair sounds amazing - how can we help to make it a success?

Why thank you! Firstly, please come along and join us in enjoying the day! Secondly, by buying a sausage or bake sale treat, or purchasing a ride or raffle ticket, your funds will help the P&C provide resources to enrich our students' school experience.

Can I bring my dog?

No, unfortunately dogs are not permitted on school grounds.

What if it rains?

The Festive Fair will go ahead regardless of weather, with plenty of tasty treats and market stall shopping. In the unfortunate event that the jumping castle, hungry hippos and petting zoo have to be cancelled, full refunds will be issued for Unlimited Fun Pass and Hungry Hippo Single Ride tickets.