Q Dinner

Thank you to all our families who have generously donated to the 2023 Quaerite Dinner. Below you will find a list of prizes available to bid on for our Silent Auction. 

We are delighted to offer our special raffles and silent auction items to this year's Quaerite dinner. Silent auction item information and bidding sheets are located on the tables around the edges of the room. Please feel free to browse the prizes and place your bids.

Bidding will close at 10.00pm, and winners announced soon after.

Raffles and special raffles

To purchase raffle tickets for School and be in the running for class hampers, please click the button below.

There are other specialised raffles run on the night including:

Silent Auction Items 

Item 1: Family Photographic Session

Valued at $1,000 

Kindly donated by Chrissy Velissaris

We are Paul and Chrissy Velissaris and together we are Velissaris Photography - a family based photographic studio dedicated to celebrating the importance of family.

Our passion lies in photographing families and capturing that special bond that families have.

Item 2: Family Photographic Session

Valued at $1,000

Kindly donated by Chrissy Velissaris

We are Paul and Chrissy Velissaris and together we are Velissaris Photography - a family based photographic studio dedicated to celebrating the importance of family.

Our passion lies in photographing families and capturing that special bond that families have.

Item 3: Kelly Holland Architectural Interiors Consultation

Valued at $800

Kindly donated by Kelly Holland

Gift certificate for a consultation by Architectural Interior Designer Kelly Holland

Item 4: Professional TV Hanging

Valued at $500

Kindly donated by Port Phillip Audio Visual

Have your TV professional hung by Port Phillip Audio Visual. This includes bracket and labour.

David from Port Phillip Audio Visual:
David has been working in high end permanent Audio Visual installations for 30 years and his work has taken him all over the world. He provides installations in high end homes, corporate environments, education facilities and the occasional private yacht!! His attention to detail is second to none and he is a perfectionist at the top of his industry.

Item 5: Semester of Tennis Coaching

Valued at $460

Kindly donated by Futures Tennis Academy

Semester of Tennis Coaching on Friday lunch times in Semester 1, 2024 with Future Tennis Academy.

Item 6: Skill Samurai Elsternwick 10 Week Class

Valued at $450 

Kindly donated by Skill Samurai

10 week class at Skill Samurai Elsternwick to give your child the edge in coding with this after school program.

Item 7: Karen Wilson Photography Session

Valued at $400

Kindly donated by Karen Wilson Photography

For over 20 years, Karen has made thousands of beautiful high-quality portraits for happy families and local businesses, on location or in her studio in Brighton East.
“I love what I do and the people I meet. There’s no better moment than capturing the love of a close family, or the confidence of a businessperson, and showing them how a quality portrait can reveal what makes them exceptional.”

Item 8: Relaunch Me Coaching Session

Valued at $395 

Kindly donated by Leah Lambart

Coaching session (90-minutes duration) that can be used for any of the following:
• Career coaching session
• Behavioural Interview Coaching session
• LinkedIn / Resume Feedback session
Sessions are conducted on Zoom or in-person by arrangement with Relaunch Me.
Your coach will be Leah Lambart, Career & Interview Coach and Founder of Relaunch Me.

Further information can be found on the website - www.relaunchme.com.au

Item 9: Arbonne Voucher

Valued at $325

Kindly donated by Penny Pellier-Cuit

Arbonne Voucher $325 RRP+ value
Choose $225 rrp worth of Arbonne products of your choice and receive a FREE gift.
Choose from a wide range of healthy nutrition and toxic free skincare. All of ARBONNE’S products are vegan, GF and cruelty free. Arbonne is all about Healthy living to improve MIND. BODY. SKIN.™

Item 10: Pet Care Pamper Kit

Valued at $300

Pet care pamper kit including a pet dryer, designer dog biscuits and shampoo.

Item 11: Tulum Dining Voucher

Valued at $250

Kindly donated by Tulum Turkish Restaurant 

Melbourne’s Culinary Gem Tulum Restaurant stands proud as the only Turkish establishment in Melbourne to be honoured with a prestigious chef’s hat, a testament to its unparalleled culinary excellence.

Item 12: Arda Restaurant Voucher

Valued at $220

Kindly donated by Fulya and Serkan Sen

Classic banquet for 4 valued at $220.
Voucher is only valid on weekdays.
A great Turkish Restaurant to enjoy healthy, wholesomely delicious dishes and great wine with family and friends.
At Arda Restaurant, owner and Chef Serkan Sen with his family has been dedicated to hospitality for over 30 years. We are proud to be a highly reputable restaurant in Glen Eira. Combining them with Turkish spices/herbs and techniques to create the famous flavors of our authentic cuisine.

Item 13: Ultimate Skydeck Family Experience

Valued at $208

Kindly donated by Eureka Skydeck

At Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 300 metres high. It’s an experience on another level!At Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 300 metres high. It’s an experience on another level!
This family pass is for 2 adults and 2 children to experience the Skydeck, the Edge and the Voyager Theatre.

Item 14: Jewellery

Valued at $200

Kindly donated by Silver Cinnamon

Stunning jewellery for every occasion.
This kit contains 4 sets of earrings and a gold pendant necklace.

Item 15: Marmara Restaurant Vouncher

Valued at $200

Kindly donated by Ayse Aydogan

Marmara Restaurant was established in 1980 and has been a family tradition ever since. We take pride in the fact that our restaurant is one of the oldest Turkish restaurants in Australia. Marmara, with its warm family appeal, has made a humble reputation among people with a taste for genuine, traditional flavours. Over the years, attempts have been made to replicate our success, however our unique, time-honoured style and devotion to quality has ensured our place as the original.

Item 16: Shaoxing Rice Wine 500ml

Valued at $200 (approximately)

30 year old Shaoxing Rice Wine, alcohol volume 15%. Bottles of this vintage usually retail between $120-300 per bottle

Item 17: Cocktail Dress

Valued at $200 (approximately)

Black leather and feathers size 8 dress

Approximate measurements:
Bust: 80cm
Waist: 76cm
Length: 87cm

Item 18: Evening Dress

Valued at $200 (approximately)

Black lace off the shoulder size 10-12

Approximate measurements:
Bust: 85cm
Waist: 82cm
Length: 136cm

Item 19: Evening Dress

Valued at $200 (approximately)

Black lace v-neck, size 12

Approximate measurements:
Bust: 85cm
Waist: 76cm
Length: 150cm

Item 20: Evening Jacket

Valued at $200 (approximately)

Sequined size 10 - 12

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulder: 41cm
Sleeve Length: 77cm
Jacket Length: 53cm

Item 21: Evening Dress

Valued at $200 (approximately)

Black size 12 dress

Approximate measurements:
Bust: 90cm
Waist: 72cm
Length: 143cm

Item 22: Formal Dress

Valued at $200 (approximately)

White long size 10 dress

Approximate measurements:
Bust: 82cm
Waist: 70cm
Length (front): 117cm
Length (back): 143cm

Item 23: Cocktail Dress

Valued at $200 (approximately)

Blue size 8 dress
Approximate measurements:
Bust: 72cm
Waist: 67cm
Hips: 87cm
Length: 113cm

Item 24: Luna Park Unlimited Ride Family Pass

Valued at $170

Kindly donated by Luna Park

A family pass to Luna park including entry and rides.

Item 25: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2018

Valued at $150

Kindly donated by Mike Whitney

Robert O’Callaghan’s evocative Rockford Basket Press Shiraz is a tribute to the Barossa’s 19th and early 20th-century heritage. Made from grapes sourced from 60 to 140-year-old dry-grown vineyards (most from independent growers) across a range of Barossa soils, altitudes and micro-climates, the wine represents a rare and important post-colonial Australian aesthetic.

Red and black fruit, a little walnut, some vanilla/cedar oak, and rosy perfume. It falls more to medium-bodied, has freshness, nutty and savoury flavours, but with brightness of fruit. Tannin offers a gentle grip and graininess, and the finish has fragrance and good length. A very good release. Classic Rockford style. Good to see. - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

Item 26: Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2018

Valued at $150

Kindly donated by Mike Whitney

Rockford is a well known name in premium South Australian wine making. Their cellars and winery date back to the earliest settlers of the region. Thanks to the well draining, deep sandy loams of Krondorf, vines thrive in this region. Many of the originally planted areas are still in use today, producing some of the highest quality wine Australia has to offer. As a result, tradition features strongly in Rockford’s philosophy.
Moppa Springs is one of the driest areas in the Barossa and has been under vine for decades. Their Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz displays complex notes of black and red fruits and savoury spice. Even though this wine can be enjoyed now, it would benefit from being cellared for another couple of years.
True to the style, Rockford Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz matches perfectly to roasted meats or tomato-based pasta dishes.

Item 27: Yoga Class Pack

Valued at $145

Kindly donated by The Yoga Space Melbourne

5 yoga classes, located in Balaclava

Item 28: Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children) for the Australian Sports Museum and MCG tour

Valued at $100 

Kindly donated by Melbourne Cricket Club

The Australian Sports Museum is no ordinary museum! Located at Gate 3 of the MCG, the Australian Sports Museum is your one stop shop for celebrating sport in Australian society. With over 95 different sports featured in the museum, there’s something for everyone. Revisit the magic moments of green and gold glories, get to know our sporting greats and celebrate the grassroots legends from right around Australia. And then ride, cycle, surf or climb to your own gold medal moments in the interactive Game On!

Item 29: Relaxation Massage

Valued at $70

Kindly donated by Gerons Performance Academy

30 minute relaxation massage valid until January 2024 from Gerons Performance Academy, where fitness meets expert care!
Led by a certified practitioner with a background in exercise science, we offer a diverse range of services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're looking for small group training to boost your fitness, personalised one-on-one sessions to achieve your goals, NDIS children's physical development lessons to support young ones, or rejuvenating remedial massage to soothe your body, we've got you covered.

Item 30: Relaxation Massage

Valued at $70

Kindly donated by Gerons Performance Academy

30 minute relaxation massage valid until January 2024 from Gerons Performance Academy, where fitness meets expert care!
Led by a certified practitioner with a background in exercise science, we offer a diverse range of services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're looking for small group training to boost your fitness, personalised one-on-one sessions to achieve your goals, NDIS children's physical development lessons to support young ones, or rejuvenating remedial massage to soothe your body, we've got you covered.

Item 31: Relaxation Massage

Valued at $70

Kindly donated by Gerons Performance Academy

30 minute relaxation massage valid until January 2024 from Gerons Performance Academy, where fitness meets expert care!
Led by a certified practitioner with a background in exercise science, we offer a diverse range of services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're looking for small group training to boost your fitness, personalised one-on-one sessions to achieve your goals, NDIS children's physical development lessons to support young ones, or rejuvenating remedial massage to soothe your body, we've got you covered.

Item 32: JDC Class Artwork

Kindly donated by JDC students

Item 33: Year 3 Class Artwork

Kindly donated by Year 3 students

Item 34: Year 4 Class Artwork

Kindly donated by Year 4 students

Item 35: Year 5 Class Artwork

Kindly donated by Year 5 students

Item 36: Year 6 Class Artwork

Kindly donated by Year 6 students

Item 37 doTERRA Emotional Wellness Pack and Diffuser

Valued at $302

Harness the power of essential oils to improve your mood and emotional wellbeing. Our Emotional Wellness Kit features five nurturing essential oils and blends thoughtfully curated to help transform your mind, body and spirit.

Item 38 Gingerbread House

Valued at $70

Kindly donated by Kookimon Cakes

A beach box Gingerbread house to celebrate a typical Aussie Christmas!