Winterfest is an annual Tennyson tradition that kicks off the holiday season, featuring a  Student Talent Show,  Silent Auction,  crafts, games, Wine Raffle, Bake Sale, yummy food, and more.  Winterfest is a Quebec trip fundraiser, run by Grade 6 parents.

Winterfest 2016: Friday, December 2,  3:00-7:30 PM.
Free Admission!       Volunteers - scroll to bottom of page

Please join us after school on Friday, December 2 for this year's Winterfest, featuring:
 

Student Talent Show

The talent show is back!  Here are some highlights from previous talent shows. See below for talent show sign-up guidelines.

Click here for this Friday's line-up!

Silent Auction Items

Here are some samples of what might be on the Silent Auction block this year.  Stay tuned for more items!
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Wine Raffle

Tenny Café
Who couldn't use a few bottles for the holidays? 
1st Prize:    20 bottles
2nd prize:  15 bottles
3rd prize:   10 bottles
4th prize:   5 bottles
5th prize:    3 bottles
and a bonus prize :
​1 craft beer basket
Tickets: 1 for $5;   3 for $10;    10 for $20.  
​Available from a grade 6 students and parents

Talent Show Sign-Ups

Each student is limited to one individual and one group performance (due to time constraints, this will be strictly enforced)
  • Recorded music will be faded-out after 3 minutes - if you are singing along with a piece, plan a stopping point at 3 minutes
  • Acts must be rehearsed - improvised dancing will be saved for the "Dance Party" songs that are open to everyone
  • Sign-up is first-come-first-served and usually fills up early. Sorry, no late entries (schedule to keep to!)
Plan to stay for dinner, and  don't miss the Bake Sale with all sorts of yummy treats.

  • Pulled pork, with  choice of coleslaw and potato chips,  or Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Macaroni  and cheese, with a  salad .
  • Vegetarian  Samosa, with a  salad.
  • Sushi roll, with a salad .
All meals come with a drink: juice or water.

Volunteers: Grade 6 Quebec Parents and Students

We need all Grade 6 parents to help!
Parents of Gr. 6 students MUST sign up but other parents will not be turned away!

Baking donations are requested, and are in addition to the volunteering. 
If you  wish to donate wine and/or  other spirits, please feel free to do  so.

From the Quebec Parent Participation Agreement:
   "Volunteer participation includes the following:
      c) Being present to work a significant portion of Winterfest (at least 3 hours)"

Donations​