Red Shield Appeal

One of our major Community Service events each year is the Red Shield Appeal and again this year a massive effort was made by not only our students but also our parents. 185 students collected much-needed donations in 45 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. 

The amount raised over the collection weekend by Girton students was close to $8,000. The feedback I have received has made me incredibly proud to be involved in this Community Service event. We received two phone calls and an email on the following Monday morning from very impressed community members praising our students for their excellent manners, impeccable presentation, and impressive behaviour.

The Junior School students put their loose change from lunch orders in the Red Pig money boxes and this money $322.15 was added to the final donations.  They also held a Red Food Pantry Drive. Our families donated baked beans, crushed tomatoes, spaghetti, strawberry jam, tomato soup. These items were much appreciated by the families the Salvation Army support.

Mrs Rachelle Fisher

Head of Community Service