ON Saturday, June 22, the Parent, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) of St Stephens Academy in Launceston ran a fabulously successful summer fair to raise funds for enrichment activities and resources for all the pupils at the school.

The fair was opened by mayor of Launceston Cllr Dave Gordon, who was accompanied by the school Samba band. There were a wealth of food and craft stalls, a barbecue and many activities including an inflatable football pitch from Plymouth Argyle, bouncy castle, the local police and police cadets and a raffle with generous prizes donated by the local community.

All afternoon in the sunshine there was a ‘performance stage’ where many children showcased their amazing talents, from poems they had written to dance and song routines. St Stephens really does have talent!

Maura Furber, headteacher, said: “The hard work and effort that has gone into this event, not only on the day but for many months beforehand, does not go unnoticed and so from all of us at St Stephens, a huge thank you!

“A huge thank you must go to one of our parents, Mr Steve Dodds, who took to the stage and had us all singing along with his fabulous Elvis tribute set. Thanks also to all of the parents and friends in the community who came along and supported this event — we couldn’t do it without you.”

The final total raised was an impressive £1,409.72, which the PTFA can now put towards supporting the school and providing more opportunities for the children.