STIRLING High School’s Parents’ Teachers’ Association (PTA) committee pulled out all the stops on Saturday afternoon to ensure East London moms were celebrated on Mother’s Day.
It was the first time the committee had planned and hosted such an event, which took place in the school’s main hall.
Tickets went on sale to members of the public and entertainment included inspirational speakers, live bands and singers, a fashion show, and stalls selling items including everything from jewellery and plasticware to perfume and handbags.
PTA chairlady Maeve Carelse said the success of the event far exceeded expectations.
“The event was really everything we expected and more, and we hope the turnout will encourage people to put even more effort into attending next year,” she said.
“Definitely a big thank you goes out to our sponsors and Stirling High’s principal, Mr Foster, for allowing us to host the function, it was a great success.”
The committee is hoping to make the event annual and said although it was coined a Mother’s Day event, it was essentially aimed at all women, empowering them and helping them realise their worth and importance.
Women danced, modelled, cheered and even shed a few tears as the programme also included encouraging talks by members of LifeLine, Reach for Recovery, Old Mutual, Oncology, The Business Women’s Association and even a special talk by Nathan Marillier , businessman and motivational speaker.
Secretary of the PTA, Anthea Hurn, said she hoped that, if anything, women would have walked away feeling empowered.
“This was more than just for mothers,” she said. “We hope all the women were touched and now realise the importance of their role as women in the home and as moms to their kids.”
Debbie Terblanche , who attended the event and was even roped in to model as part of the fashion show, said she was already clearing her diary for next year’s event.
“Modelling in front of all those ladies is not really my style but I obliged to be a sport for the day,” said Terblanche.
“It was awe-inspiring, informative, fun and an absolute must to mark on the calendar for next year.” —
School’s parents lay on more than treats for mothers only
It was the first time the committee had planned and hosted such an event, which took place in the school’s main hall.
Tickets went on sale to members of the public and entertainment included inspirational speakers, live bands and singers, a fashion show, and stalls selling items including everything from jewellery and plasticware to perfume and handbags.
PTA chairlady Maeve Carelse said the success of the event far exceeded expectations.
“The event was really everything we expected and more, and we hope the turnout will encourage people to put even more effort into attending next year,” she said.
“Definitely a big thank you goes out to our sponsors and Stirling High’s principal, Mr Foster, for allowing us to host the function, it was a great success.”
The committee is hoping to make the event annual and said although it was coined a Mother’s Day event, it was essentially aimed at all women, empowering them and helping them realise their worth and importance.
Women danced, modelled, cheered and even shed a few tears as the programme also included encouraging talks by members of LifeLine, Reach for Recovery, Old Mutual, Oncology, The Business Women’s Association and even a special talk by Nathan Marillier , businessman and motivational speaker.
Secretary of the PTA, Anthea Hurn, said she hoped that, if anything, women would have walked away feeling empowered.
“This was more than just for mothers,” she said. “We hope all the women were touched and now realise the importance of their role as women in the home and as moms to their kids.”
Debbie Terblanche , who attended the event and was even roped in to model as part of the fashion show, said she was already clearing her diary for next year’s event.
“Modelling in front of all those ladies is not really my style but I obliged to be a sport for the day,” said Terblanche.
“It was awe-inspiring, informative, fun and an absolute must to mark on the calendar for next year.” —
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