Years 11-13 : It’s Hamper Time! Let the Christmas Market Hamper House Challenge Begin!

🎄🎁 Years 11–13: It’s Hamper Time! 🎁🎄
Let the Christmas Market Hamper House Challenge begin!

Calling all senior students to bring the festive spirit to life at Twilight Christmas by the Lake – Carols & Markets this November. The PTFA is running the event Carmel-style: with House pride, creativity, and a dash of competition!

The Challenge
Each House must create at least one stunning hamper basket filled with a minimum of 12 donated items (yes, the basket counts!). These hampers will be raffled at the Christmas Market, and every hamper earns House Points.

📦 Your Mission:

  • Rally your Year 11–13 teammates
  • Choose a theme (or invent your own!)
  • Collect and donate items
  • Build a hamper that dazzles ✨

🎨 Theme Ideas to Inspire You:

  • Gourmet Foodie Delight – think pickles, olives, crackers, nuts, treats
  • Beauty Bliss – skincare, makeup, pampering essentials
  • Luxury Bathroom – plush towels, bath bombs, soaps, spa vibes
  • Epic Kid’s Bathtime – bath toys, bubbles, hooded towels
  • Budding Baker’s Kit – cookie cutters, recipe books, sprinkles, measuring spoons and more
  • Creative Genius Pack – art supplies, craft kits, sketchbooks – unleash the imagination!
  • Sports Fanatic’s Dream – sports socks, water bottles, protein snacks, sweaterbandsvouchers for local sports stores

💜 Why Get Involved?

  • Win House Points (and bragging rights!)
  • Support the PTFA & Carmel’s Christmas Market
  • Show your creativity & House spirit
  • Make Christmas extra special for someone

📅 Deadline for hamper submissions: Friday 5 September 2025

So, Carmel seniors… are you ready to build, donate, and dominate? Let’s make this the most festive and competitive Hamper Challenge yet! 🌟