Mackay West primary’s bake stall a delicious success

Deputy principal Lisa Wayman said the baked goodies sold out in just 30 minutes

Mackay West State School teacher aide Donna Caroll with students (from left) Teneal Palmer, Caden Bradley, Lake Moffatt and Nate Nicholls at the bake stall. Picture: Contributed.

WHAT better excuse is there to indulge in some delicious homemade baked goodies than to raise money for a primary school?

Mackay West State School deputy principal Lisa Wayman said the baked goods stall fundraiser sold out in just 30 minutes.

Treats on offer included caramel tarts, fudge, scones, Mars Bar slice, vanilla cupcakes, rocky road and beef jerky.

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The caramel tarts sold at Mackay West State School's bake stall to raise funds to buy vegetables and create equipment for the Pre Prep Program that begins on July 29. Picture: Contributed.

"We raised over $1000 which was amazing," Ms Wayman said.

She said the money would go to the student council to buy vegetables for the garden for the students to grow and then sell at parades.

Mackay West State School teacher aide Dolly Whitestyles serving parents and students at the bake stall. Picture: Contributed.

"The money will be used to create 'real life' experiences," Ms Wayman said.

"But also for Mackay State High School students who we are getting to build and create art pieces for our playroom to brighten it up ready for the start of our Pre Prep Program."

Denise Mercer and Mackay West State School principal Paul Manttan selling baked goodies to parents to raise funds to buy vegetables and create equipment for the Pre Prep Program that begins on July 29. Picture: Contributed.

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Mackay West State School teacher aide Donna Caroll with students (from left) Teneal Palmer, Caden Bradley, Lake Moffatt and Nate Nicholls at the bake stall. Picture: Contributed.

The Pre Prep Program prepares children to start Prep in 2021 by helping to familiarise them with the school environment.

The program will run each Wednesday from 9am to 11am beginning July 29.