Car boot sale APEL Saint-Joseph — Saint-Pal-de-Mons

The APEL Saint-Joseph car boot sale in Saint-Pal-de-Mons

Saint-Pal-de-Mons, a village in the high plateaus of Velay in Haute-Loire, sees its school community mobilize every third Sunday of May for the annual car boot sale of the APEL of Saint-Joseph school. The Association of Parents of Free Teaching Students brings together families from the local Catholic establishment to organize this solidarity and friendly event.

The APEL, a pillar of the school community

The APEL Saint-Joseph of Saint-Pal-de-Mons is the association that federates the parents of students of the local Catholic school. As in many rural communes in Haute-Loire, the private school under contract plays an important role in the life of the village. The APEL organizes events throughout the year to liven up the school community, raise funds to finance educational projects or outings, and create links between families.

A well-organized car boot sale

The specificity of this car boot sale lies in its mandatory registration system by email. People wishing to exhibit must contact the association at [email protected] before the event. This prior organization allows the APEL to plan the number of available pitches and to welcome exhibitors in the best conditions on the day. The fee is €2 per linear meter, accessible to all individuals.

Refreshments and family atmosphere

On the day of the car boot sale, a refreshment stand is run by APEL members to welcome exhibitors and visitors. The atmosphere is resolutely family-friendly and convivial: parents of students meet over a coffee or a soda while their children explore the stalls. External visitors are of course welcome to contribute to the success of the event.

A rural event for the school

The profits from this car boot sale are entirely reinvested in the activities of Saint-Joseph school and its educational projects: school trips, equipment, cultural events. Participating in this car boot sale, whether as an exhibitor or a visitor, means contributing directly to the life of the Catholic school in Saint-Pal-de-Mons.