Red Shield Appeal

One of our major Community Service events for the year is the Red Shield Appeal and again this year a massive effort was made by not only our students but also our parents. 190 students collected much-needed donations in Castlemaine and  40 different locations around Bendigo.  We also had 40 parents volunteer their time to transport the students back to headquarters to count their donations and enjoy a delicious morning tea provided by the Salvation Army. 

A very big thank-you to Mrs Tunzi for the hours she put in making sure all the maps were organised and paperwork was returned.  Thank-you also to Mrs Alex Fisher for attending the Castlemaine Appeal again this year.  Their support is greatly appreciated and makes the day run very smoothly.

The amount raised by Girton students again exceeded expectations. The Bendigo total was $9,500 and in Castlemaine $1423.20. The Junior School students have been putting their loose change from lunch orders in the Red Pig money boxes, raising $329.  The Girton students have collected a total of $11,250 for the 2023 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.

The Junior School SRC has also had a Red Food Pantry Drive. Our families have donated baked beans, crushed tomatoes, spaghetti, strawberry jam, and tomato soup. These items will be much appreciated by the families the Salvation Army supports.

Mrs Rachelle Fisher

Head of Community Service