Friends of Potten End School

2013 Christmas Fair Survey

Feedback on the Fair…

…the activities & retail

Respondents & length of stay

• 14 people provided feedback via the Christmas Fair questionnaire

• Everyone who responded to the questionnaire had attended the Fair

0% 14%

43%

43%

How long did you stay at the Fair?

1-30 mins

31-60 mins

61-90 mins

> 90 mins

Perceptions of the Fair “For the time we were able to attend, there

were certainly enough activities for a 6/7 year

old”

“Fantastic, well done! It was the first year I could make it and I

thought it was great”

Perceptions of the Fair

“Great games, lots to win and games all at a

fair price”

“Missing more adult retail shops for gifts

etc. Stalls selling things like handbags,

candles, soaps, jewellery”

Perceptions of the Fair

“Good mix although too many 'sweets' as

prizes”

Other comments about the activities overall… • Thought there was the right mix between retail and fun • Lots of outside retailers, could have been more activities for children • Brilliant school fair. Kids loved all of the stalls especially the lucky dip & lucky cracker • We were all really pleased with the activities, the kids had a great time and were happy

overall • Plenty to do, good refreshments, overall a good fair • All great and lots of nice prizes, chocolate stand & tombola • Excellent, lots to do. Would have liked to see a few more retailers • Good varied stalls, lots of fun for all

Feedback on the Fair…

…the food & drink

Food & drink choice

Other comments about the food choice…

• A bit bread heavy, but understandable under the circumstances

• I honestly can't remember the choice but I remember the kids being happy

• Bacon ran out very quickly

• Good choice available

• Bacon sandwiches & sausages, always a good choice

“Lovely choice and went back for more -

more bacon next time though please”

Food & drink quality

Other comments about the food quality…

• Very nice

• Reasonably priced and great quality - lots of choice

• Great

• Good. Lovely ladies (helpful & cheerful) behind the counter

“Overall the food was fine, we got there a bit

late but the kids still got a cake etc.”

Feedback on the Fair…

…what could be improved?

There seemed to be a lot of dithering at the end when it came to

the raffles, which meant unnecessary

waiting

We loved it as it was. More help for Paula to help with all the behind the scenes bits would

be good.

The area where the tombola was became congested as the queues

were long. Would have been good if the chocolate & bottle tombola

were in separate areas

Further in advance send details out on how someone

could rent a stall - also children's games could do

with being cheaper

Santa's Grotto

What could be improved…

More activities for children and more

of a festive appearance

Maybe start with the raffles a bit

earlier as they took quite a while

Maybe next time some more choice of hot food - soup or

hot dogs etc? Maybe for some things time slots could be allocated e.g. there was a big queue for face painting.

Christmas carols being sung and donations to be made.

Santa's Grotto? Wine tasting? Chocolate tasting?

Wine & cheese?

What could be improved…

Feedback on the Fair…

…what did the kids enjoy most?

Craft based activities, biscuit making,

painting etc.

They loved the 'Secret Santa' room

(is that what it is called?)

Secret Santa - brilliant idea and value for

money

What the kids enjoyed most…

The secret wrapping

room

Definitely the present room, they loved the fact that they could choose a present for us on their own. They

kept them hidden until Christmas Day when they proudly presented them to us. Both my husband and I

were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the present - a mug and a make up bag, both are being used

Lucky dip, lucky cracker &

Christmas room

Skill games, lucky dip, cups - winning a prize every time (splat the rat etc.)

Children's games

What the kids enjoyed most…

"being outside" was their response

- nothing was outside!

Lucky dip

The chocolate and lucky dip

prizes. Enjoyed winning 1st prize

in the raffle

The games Winning prizes

Feedback on the Friends of Potten End School

Friends of Potten End School

What are/should be the goals… • Raising funds for extra school materials &

equipment • Only know about the Friends of Potten End via

the golf day letter • A voice for parents and bringing people of the

school together. Raising money to purchase items the school requires for learning /facility improvements

• They are trying to raise money for equipment and materials for the children that do not come under the school budget. The added extras that make the school such a great place

What are/should be the goals… • Raise money for the school • Raise money for important stuff for the school • To raise funds for all the areas of the school • A 'friends' newsletter with targets & suggestion

requests would be beneficial • Raising money to support the school • Raise money to fund equipment for school.

Bring parents and kids together socially • To help with funds / resources at the school.

Keep parents involved and have varied activities for the children

Friends of Potten End School

Generally what activities would you like to see organised… • Something outdoors (if possible) that allowed for some degree of team based physical activity • Pamper evening x 2 • Treasure hunt, bake off cake sale, race night, Boden party • Sport based activities • Sponsored events which bring in larger sums rather than lots of little things which we have to

remember • Family fun day/themed party - disco / live band night / social event • The family discos have been a great success, another would be super • Family fun day, family walk through Ashridge. Adult led treasure hunt (in cars?) drive around stopping

off for clues