Panther play at Prince Charles PS

Jun 26, 2014

On June 6, Prince Charles Public School held their Panther Palooza. The annual event Palooza is a chance for the Verona community to come together for some Friday evening fun and to fundraise for the school, which is looking this year to purchase new school sports team uniforms and a new sound system.

Palooza is now in its fourth year and was resurrected after a one-year absence. It is put on by the special events committee of the school's parent council, and included performances by the 11 student finalists in a talent show that took place earlier in the week. Students played musical instruments and sang and danced on the large stage set up behind the school specially for the event. Youngsters also had a chance to enjoy a number of games, a petting zoo and barbecue. Inside the school guests had a chance to bid on a number of items, all donated by individuals and local businesses, and a live auction was held outdoors that offered up special theme baskets created by students in each class. Long lines formed in front of school principal, Peter Dendy, who offered up his face as a target for the sponge toss while the locally beloved band Bauder Road performed rock/country favorites from their polished repertoire.

Nicki Gowdy, who chairs the special events committee with the parent council, said that Panther Palooza is a great way to wrap up the school year, raise funds for the school, and also for the entire community to get together and enjoy some fair weather outdoor fun.