The hist ory and t radit ion of Snowf lake Palace

Snowflake Palace is a t radit ion at Goldwood Primary School. Generat ions of young children have experienced the wonder and joy of seeing the t ransformat ion of the Goldwood Room into a w inter wonderland.

In the fal l of 1982, four elementary schools were combined to create two schools: Goldwood Primary School and Kensington Intermediate. Around this t ime the PTA began a ?craft fair? cal led Klaus?s Cupboard. Mothers would meet together throughout the fal l to create homemade items to be sold at the school event . Around 1992 (exact date is unknown), the Goldwood students voted on renaming Klaus?s Cupboard. They had three opt ions, and the name Snowflake Palace won!

Not only did the name change, but so did the decorat ions and the items sold. No longer were mothers making the gif ts, but store items were purchased for the students to buy. Students eagerly saved money to purchase gif ts for their famil ies.

This t radit ion is st il l enjoyed today. The PTA works al l year long to ensure that the students w il l have a joyful experience at the Snowflake Palace. New decorat ions are being created for a ?fresh? experience.Qual ity items are purchased and then sold at cost to the children for their gif t giving.

*This is not a fundraiser for the PTA or the school. It is a service provided for the students to enjoy the independence of shopping for their famil ies. It is also a t ime for parents to volunteer and be a part of the Snowflake Palace.

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