Sun and Smiles at Family Fun Day 2011

On Saturday 4 June 2011 Sprowston Community High School welcomed lots of families to its 'Family Fun Day', as part of National Family Week 2011.

Having been selected by National Family Week to host a flagship event (1 of only 10 in the UK), the pressure was on to deliver a top class event.

With the sun shining and over 40 activity providers and stall holders taking their places on the school playing field, we welcomed over a 1000 people to our event, all of whom had the chance to enjoy a range of activities with everything from a Mega Side, Bouncy Castle, Sports Workshops, Music Workshops, Arts and Crafts, and much more.

The day was enjoyed by all and the weather provided the perfect opportunity for families to come together and have a great day out.
Andrew John the school’s Head teacher said: “Our Fun Day was one of hundreds of events taking place across the country as part of National Family Week, an annual celebration of families and family life in the UK.  My 'thanks' go to Malcolm Johnston for his superb organisational skills and for emphasising the word 'Community' in our Sprowston Community High School title!"

The event would not be possible without the support of volunteers so a massive 'thank you' must go out to all those who helped in not only the build up to the event, but on the day itself and the day after, putting the school back to normal ready for a new day. Another massive 'thank you' goes out to all the activity providers and stall holders who delivered some top class events which gave the event a true family feel.

The volunteers also had the chance to have a picture taken with former Norwich City and England International footballer Dean Ashton (see picture below).

It was a truly wonderful day and plans will shortly be in motion to make next year's event even bigger and better.

Please browse through the photos below or visit www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk to see what took place here and else where across the country.

Malcolm Johnston (Community Events Coordinator / Event Organiser)

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