Mother’s Day Gala

The Caulfield Grammar P&F for Caulfield and Malvern Campuses welcome all CGS Mothers and carers to join us in a celebration of mothers.

Mother’s Day Event FAQs

Finger Food & Drinks

7.30pm – 11.30pm Friday 9 May 2025
Encore St Kilda, 6/10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

Dress Code:  Cocktail Dress/Pants (sneakers optional)

Tickets $146 pp + Humanitix booking fee.    

What do I get for my money?

Food and beverage costs $145.50pp.  We will also have a DJ, 360 degree photobooth and there are other additional expenses associated with running the event (such as production costs, security and theming).

There will be 9 savoury canapes and 2 sweet canapes.  The beverages on offer as part of the package include:

SPARKLING - Chain of Fire Brut Cuveé, South Eastern, AUS
WHITE - Young Poets Sauvignon Blanc, Mudgee, NSW
RED - Woodbrook Farm Shiraz, Central Ranges, NSW
BEER - Great Northern, Corona, Peroni and Cascade Light
NON-ALC - Sparkling, Chardonnay, Shiraz, beer, soft drink, juice, tea & coffee

There will be a bar where spirits and champagne can be purchased.

We are grateful that the Parents & Friends Committee contribute to the night to assist us with keeping the ticket price as low as we can to cover costs. This event is not a fundraiser and not a profit making exercise.

Tickets

Tickets are refundable up to 15 days prior to the event, when we need to lock in our numbers with the venue.  To obtain a refund, log into Humanitix and request a refund.  If it is within 14 days of the event, and you can no longer make it, please contact Michelle Wall at mrsmwall@gmail.com to resell your ticket if possible.  Dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed if you purchase your tickets less than 15 days from the event date.  If you happen to miss the closing date for the ticket sales, please contact Michelle who will be managing the waitlist.  Please note that you will not you will not be allowed to enter on the night if you have not purchased a ticket.

Is parking available?

There is plenty of parking available in the car park (including the well lit basement car park) within the St Kilda Sea Baths complex, or along Jacka Boulevard or the Esplanade (with a short walk over the pedestrian bridge to get to the venue).  You will need coins, notes, or a credit card to be able to pay for parking.

Cloak Room

There is a cloak room on site.

Seating

Based on the feedback from previous years we have included similar amounts of seating this year.  However, please keep in mind that we can only offer what is available to us by the venue and working within our financial constraints.  Please feel free to wear sneakers to ensure your comfort.

Spirits and Champagne at Bar Prices

There will be a cash bar available for you to purchase spirits and French champagne.

Do I need to organise a table?

No, this year’s event is a stand-up event.  Please purchase tickets early, for planning purposes. 

How will I find people I know?

There will be signage (in the form of balloons) for each year level or “MC” for Malvern Campus.  If you don’t know many people, you may like to hang around near these areas, to meet other parents from the same year level.  Or you might like to use the year level balloons to meet up with friends.  We are a friendly and welcoming community.

I don’t know anyone . . . how will I meet people?

We will be working with the class reps to organise pre-event drinks where possible.

Are the Dads invited?

We are very inclusive and will welcome any Dad who would like to attend an event with 400+ women.  Typically, there are a couple of Dads who attend each year.

What should I wear?

Wear something to party in.  Dress up or wear a dress with sneakers so you can dance all night.  The choice is yours.  We’re there to have a good time.

Is there an after party?

Yes, there is an after party at Captain Baxter (upstairs from the venue).

How do I get home/to the after party?

To get to the after party, you will exit the venue, and walk upstairs to Captain Baxter, the after party venue.   If you’re going home, organise a taxi/Uber for collection from 6/10-18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda. 

Have more questions?

Please feel free to reach out to Michelle Wall at mrsmwall@gmail.com or 0412 941 495.

Please keep in mind that all of the organisers are volunteers, and are working within the constraints set by the venue and our budget.