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March 3, 2026

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Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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The Year 6 students planned a school fair to raise money for new sports equipment. They baked cakes, made posters, and organised games for younger children. On the day, many families came to support the event, and the students sold nearly every item they had prepared. At the end of the afternoon, the principal said the fair was a success because it brought the school together and earned enough money for the equipment.

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The school fair raised money for sports equipment and was successful because many people supported it. The principal said the fair brought the school together at the end of the afternoon. Families came to support the event, and the students sold nearly every item they had prepared. The Year 6 students baked cakes and made posters for the school fair.