Service and Social Engagement

This term in the Secondary School there will be some exciting and thought provoking activities for students to engage with.

CanTeen Bandanna Day Friday 25 October

First up we will be supporting CanTeen with Bandanna Day on Friday 25 October. Throughout Week 2 students will be selling bandannas to support CanTeen. CanTeen helps young people cope with cancer in their family. Through CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer and connect with other young people in the same boat. If they’ve been diagnosed themselves, CanTeen also provide specialist, youth-specific treatment teams. Students are encouraged to buy a new 2019 Bandanna for $5 and wear it, particularly on Friday 25 October. We will be encouraging students to buy one for everyone in the family.

Anglicare Toys and Tucker

This term we will also be kicking off our annual Anglicare collection for the Toys ‘n’ Tucker campaign. Anglicare aim to share the joy of Christmas with people in need. Throughout November we will be seeking donations in Tutor Groups for a range of items on the shopping list (see below).

It’s only through people’s generosity that Anglicare is able to provide Christmas food and gifts to thousands of families who would otherwise go without. Please take some time to look at the shopping list and pick up something to contribute when you are next at the supermarket. There is no need to wrap contributions as they are made up into tailored hampers by Anglicare. 

Assistance Dogs Australia

Yr 7 will be hosting a visit from Assistance Dogs Australia in November. During Tutor Time students will continue to reflect on the valuable and positive contribution we can all make to bettering the world around us. Assistance Dogs provide canine carers; whether it’s a pet providing companionship, or an assistance dog supporting people with disabilities. Assistance Dogs Australia train and place unique dogs in unique situations. Their free-to-client assistance dogs provide independence, self-esteem, improved health and relationships to individuals and families, resulting in stronger and more successful communities.

It costs about $40,000 to train a puppy and Yr 7 will be doing some fundraising to support this training. We have also created an Everyday Hero fundraising page for digital donations. 

Ms Kria Coleman
Service Coordinator
kcoleman@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9892