BRADMAN Cluster News

Maths week ended with a sizzle. After weeks of preparation, Friday marked the Bradman Cluster’s fundraising event in support of Catholic Care’s African Dads and Kids Camp in Marysville. Lunchtime at the green involved the stalls organised by our very own Bradman teachers and students with the company ‘African Drumming’ for suitable entertainment with students enthusiastically working for a cause rather than brabbling away. Collectively, the cluster sought successful proceeds with Bradman 1’s popcorn stand, Bradman 2’s soft drink stall, Bradman 3’s (temporary) tattoo parlour, Bradman 4’s nachos, Bradman 5’s hot chips and Bradman 6’s sausage sizzle. Students and teachers were occupied with the enthusiastic and amusing performance by ‘African Drumming’ who not only entertained the school with their ensemble, but educated the crowd on the liveliness of their culture.

 "The green never looked so lively. I love dancing!", says Angela Tran of Truganini 7. Some numbers included our very own Jess, Lance and Morgana with Leo, Chloe and Shane who all had their own solos. Participation and engagement from the school community fulfilled the Bradman Cluster’s effort and hard work which was put in for Catholic Care. 

Bea Rodriguez Bradman 5

Catholic Care's African Dads and Kids Camp in Marysville, invites fathers to bring along one of their children between the ages of 8 - 16 for a free camp experience, which acknowledges and celebrates the importance of fathers throughout a child's life. Catholic Care are dedicated to building strong relationships between fathers and children in our community by providing fun activities for dads and kids to enjoy together, in a relaxed setting, where open discussions can be had and fathers can spend quality one-on-one time with their child. Catholic Care discuss the importance of respecting traditional cultures, acknowledging the challenges and differences between parenting in Africa and parenting in Australia, ways to strengthen relationships and how to understand each other's strengths. Catholic Care's African Dads and Kids Camp play a vital role in accepting and building the connections fathers share with their children in a fun and casual environment. 

Jessica Read (Bradman)

"It was cool to see the culture come to life and be able to experience some of it and Leo's moves were lit" - Beth

"Bradman's triumphant effort to fundraise for CatholicCare's African Dads and Kids Program was a great way for students to bring attention to the importance of this life-changing program." - Nicole

"The performances were inclusive and very entertaining. It was a great way to raise awareness and fundraise for such a great cause" - Taylor

"To see the teachers get involved in the day was so fantastic. All the hard work and effort that the Bradman homerooms put in, really paid off in the end" - Jessica

"The fundraisers and performances were so much fun, it was a great way to support an important cause." - Patrick