General News
30 May, 2024
Funds raised by future selves
STUDENTS have dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up while raising funds for those who face challenges in their journey to adulthood.
St Colman’s Primary School students last week enjoyed a special dress up day which was launched as an initiative of the school’s new Student Representative Council (SRC).
St Colman’s Primary School principal Janet Cain said the SRC launched this year with two student representatives from each classroom and the school captains with an aim to give the students greater agency in their education.
She said it was a proud moment for the school seeing their emerging leaders not only want to create a fun initiative which was focussed on their future, but to do so in a way which supports others.
“They wanted an opportunity to dress up and have fun, but also raise awareness for some children in society who do not have the same opportunities as them,” Mrs Cain said.
“They came up with the idea of doing a gold coin donation, with the funds raised going to The Smith Family education fund, which will help underprivileged children to hopefully achieve their dreams as well.
“The SRC also cooked pizza for all the students to enjoy.”
Mrs Cain praised the students for their effort and attention to detail in their costumers, and the focus they had on incredible careers.
“I think the students have put a lot of thought in to it,” she said.
“I’m impressed with how many who aspire beyond sporting success, which I thought most would come as, but for those who are aspiring to be lawyers, authors, doctors, artists and fashion designers.
“There are some big dreams at our school, and we hope to help make all of them become a reality.”
In addition to the dress up day initiative, the SRC has also identified an avenue for funding to enhance the facilities available at the school.
“We’ve had meetings with the SRC to discuss how we could allocate some funding we received from Mortlake South Wind Farm developer Acciona,” Mrs Cain said.
“The students identified some improvements to the playground, which includes a Gaga Pit and an installation of a cubby house, which will be built by students at Mercy Regional College.
“It is a good opportunity for the students to be more involved in the school not only for themselves but for future generations, and they seem to be enjoying it.”
