TEA GARDENS Public School (TGPS) students enjoyed a rollicking evening at the P&C Disco on Thursday 3 July.
“This night was all about the kids and they had an absolute blast!” TGPS P&C Secretary Renae Faunt told NOTA.
“With glowing sunnies, conga lines weaving through the crowd, fun temporary tattoos, and non-stop dancing with the incredible DJ Jomeca, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement.”
The disco was an open community event, organised by the hardworking volunteers of the P&C.
Myall Coast entertainer DJ Jomeca, fresh off several international-level events, volunteered her time and talent on the decks to make the night extra special.
She has performed at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, AFC Champions League, and the NRL in recent times.
“I’ve been lucky enough to have incredible opportunities playing for stadiums of thousands, but whether I’m entertaining Accor Stadium or the kids of Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest I get the same heart-warming feeling of not only doing something I love but being able to share that love and passion with others,” she said.
“It always brings such enormous joy returning to TGPS to DJ for the youth of the town,” Jomeca told NOTA.
“I’ve been DJ’ing for the school for over 10 years, with my Dad being the school DJ before that – so it feels like home.
“I’m proud to be able to carry on this tradition and in many ways return to the place where it all started, where I got my start DJ’ing, where my roots lie.”
With a busy professional schedule, it was no easy feat to get to the big disco gig.
“I left for Sydney at 4am that morning for an ad shoot and came directly back from Sydney, still sporting the graphic liner and exaggerated makeup from the ad, making it back in the nick of time to get the party started,” she said.
The fun didn’t stop with the music, as families enjoyed sausage sizzles, glow sticks, and plenty of treats, with parents socialising while the kids danced and played, making for an evening of connection and community spirit.
“Best of all, every dollar raised on the night will go directly back into supporting school experiences for the students of Tea Gardens Public School, making the event not only fun but meaningful too,” Renae added.
“A huge thank you for a real night to remember, to DJ Jomeca, the volunteers and everyone who came along and made it such a success, and we can’t wait to do it all again!”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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