1 August, 2023
Christmas in July trivia night a hit in Mt Kilcoy
More than $6,500 was raised as Mt Kilcoy State School held its annual P and C trivia night on Saturday, July 15.
Visitors from Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast joined a group of locals for eight rounds of trivia as there were 11 teams of eight, while the theme was Christmas in July.
Many people dressed up according to the theme, with Mt Kilcoy State School P and C president Jaye-Lea Francis saying “it was a very fun and funny evening” while highlights included the marshmallow eating competition and the prizes on offer.
Artwork by local indigenous artist Brooke Perry was auctioned along with other donated items such as a Kilcoy Global Foods rump and a three-course meal to Spices restaurant.
Local businesses sponsored a round when they were able to advertise their business.
Christmas, general knowledge, Mt Kilcoy State School, Kilcoy history, geography, sport, pop culture/celebrity and music were the topics, with local history proving tricky for the visitors.
As was the case in previous years, there were funny mini games and an interactive auction held by local auctioneer Robbie Christie.
Games included Jag the Joker, and Reindeer antler ring toss.
“Several people were bidding against themselves which was pretty funny but profitable of us,” Jaye-Lea said.
Jaye-Lea said the funds raised would go towards an upgrade of the school’s nature play area, vegetable patch and equipping the new multi skills room.
For the record, the winning team was Merry Quizmas featuring Sophie Schmidt, Libby Michel, Michelle Bennett, Joanne Smith, Elly Bassingthwaighte, Paula Bassingthwaighte, Gail Smith and Nicole Bennett.
First prize was a winner’s mug for each team member, containing $125 in vouchers each from local businesses.
