2016 School Magazine

SECOND CHANCE The Second Chance Committee in 2016 has had another successful year with many new faces attending meetings, with each member passionately contributing to raising funds and promoting awareness about women’s homelessness. The Second Chance External Committee is a non-for-profit organisation that aims to support homeless women in the wider community, while also addressing interlinking issues of domestic violence and mental health. This year, the girls contributed to many fundraising efforts which provided support for organisations such as the external Second Chance committee and the Carinity Education Southside. These included multiple bake stalls, a clothing and blanket drive for Mackay Homelessness Expo, a toiletry drive for the Homeless Connect Project and the annual Second Chance Christmas Giving Tree, supporting the Bahloo Youth Shelter and Zig Zag Organisation. we are planning on selling during stand-down Term IV . Overall, this has been a highly successful year, which has seen many individuals contribute whole-heartedly to the fundraising endeavours. Through this great team work and the variety of skill sets we have been able to raise money for those in need. SAVE THE CHILDREN This year the Save the Children Club has been very successful in achieving the goals and the tasks that we set to achieve. It first began with fundraising for those affected by Cyclone Winston in Fiji. We raised a large amount of money and were able to purchase books and stationery for the children affected by this catastrophic event. Through our fortnightly meetings we were also able to plan and raise money for our stall on open night. We decided on setting our stall up with a game of capturing ducks with magnets, and had much success with this as we raised a large amount of money and had many children enjoying the game and receiving prizes at the end. In conjunction with these fundraising activities, we made ‘stand-down survival kits’ which

Having the opportunity to help those in need or those affected by catastrophic and terrible natural disasters such as Cyclone Winston has been highly rewarding and something that we all value very much.

GRACE REINHOLD (12L) AND TULLY BRIGGS (12B)

One project that was particularly significant were efforts to raise awareness during Homelessness Prevention Week within the School community. During this week, members of the committee constructed a newspaper-covered cardboard house signifying the struggles and hardships faced by women experiencing homelessness. This house was then subsequently covered with colourful tiles, each with a personalised messaged for the homeless from each student. This project allowed girls from all grades to learn about this problem affecting young women in the wider community. Additionally, committee members also had the opportunity to listen to International academic and founder of the external committee, Dr Dale Spender and journalist, Kathleen Noonan who is a a dedicated member. Each speaker inspired us to continue contributing, with motivation and perseverance even through adversity. REBECCA EMMETT (12H) AND ELIZABETH CHAI (12E) SECOND CHANCE COMMITTEE

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