Vinnies Winter Appeal
As we enter the winter season, we begin to focus on our annual Vinnies Winter Appeal which will run from 4 June to 17 June. Throughout the next few weeks we will be collecting goods for those in need and less fortunate than ourselves. We have assigned particular goods to each year level to ensure we have a balance of what is needed. Please refer to the poster for details. However, if you cannot contribute what you have been assigned, please feel free to donate other goods on the list.
Alongside the collection for Vinnies, we select a year level to collect goods for the McAuley Women's Refuge to create well-needed packs for residents and their families at the organisation. McAuley House supports women and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in their journey towards recovery and independence by providing accommodation, meals and support. In a unique residential setting, McAuley House offers women a safe community in which to live while they regain their health and wellbeing and rebuild their family and community connections.This year we have chosen our Year 10 students to donate goods to the McAuley House, as our Year 10 CSYMA students will be raising awareness of this great cause and facilitating the collection.
Vinnies Winter Sleepout
Each year a group of students and teachers take part in the Vinnies Sleep Out by spending the night in the quad area of Power Building to raise funds and awareness for the homeless. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year we are planning the Sleep Out as a family event and are encouraging everyone in our community to get on board and plan something with your family or a small friendship group or even on an individual basis. Information has been uploaded to the Parent Portal and the CSYMA students have put together a short promotional video HERE
We hope as many people in our community can support these important initiatives.
