Corpus Christi Catholic Basic School recently organized its very first business fair and yard sale on the school premises, aiming to raise funds for various developmental projects. The event attracted a large turnout as many community members, including parents, students, and local residents, brought items to sell and eagerly browsed through the diverse offerings.
During the event, stalls were filled with a wide range of goods, from affordable food items to clothing, shoes, books, and makeup. The lively atmosphere encouraged people to mingle, shop, and support the school’s fundraising efforts. Parents particularly appreciated the reasonable prices, especially for food, which allowed children to enjoy treats within their budgets.
Mr. James Mensah, the assistant head teacher of Corpus Christi Catholic Basic School and a key member of the event’s planning committee, spoke with Ahotor News about the fair. He explained that the primary goal of the event was to bring together the school community—parents, teachers, and students—to foster closer relationships and collaboration. “This was the first time we held such a program,” he said. “We wanted it to be a platform where everyone can interact and build strong bonds. While we did meet our expectations, we believe more parent participation could have made it even better.”
Mr. Mensah also noted some lessons learned for future events. He observed that fewer students than expected showed initiative in showcasing their talents or participating fully in the sales activities during planning. To address this, the committee plans to designate specific spaces in future events for students to exhibit and sell products made using their skills. “This will help students display their talents and be more actively involved,” he added.
Rev Sister Abigril Apreko another planning committee member, expressed satisfaction with the outcome. “Being the first event of its kind, we are now reviewing the entire program to understand what worked well and what can be improved. Overall, our expectations were met because the turnout was good, and many sellers made sales. This shows the community supports this initiative,” she remarked. She reassured that the school plans to hold the event again, aiming for an even better experience next time.
Parents who attended praised the fair’s organization and the opportunity it created for community bonding. One parent commented, “The food prices were affordable, which made it easy for children to buy. For future sales of clothes, shoes, and makeup, vendors should consider the buying capacity of the community to ensure things sell better.”
Several traders who participated shared their positive experiences. They appreciated the steady patronage and suggested that future fairs be held in a larger space to accommodate all sellers at the same spot. Additionally, they recommended increasing advertisement efforts beforehand to attract even more visitors.
Overall, the inaugural business fair and yard sale at Corpus Christi Catholic Basic School marked a promising start to an annual tradition that aims to both raise funds and strengthen community ties.
Story by: Mercy Addai Turkson #ahotoronline.com