Chevalier College held a fundraiser on Wednesday February 19 to support the regional bushfire appeal where students raised $2499.
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Initiated and organised by the Social Justice Committee at the college, the students were eager to get involved and play a practical role in supporting our local community.
For a gold coin donation, students could wear 'mufti' (non-uniform) clothing, bring cake stall items to sell and/or bring money to spend at the cake stall.
Live music played by some of the school's talented students and the very busy cake stalls created a lively and festive atmosphere during both break periods.
Chevalier College has not held a mufti day in living memory (if ever) so it was a big deal when the Social Justice students pitched their idea for a bushfire appeal fundraiser.
"I couldn't have been more pleased," said Principal Chris McDermott.
"To see how our young people worked together on this fun, practical and heart-centred school event. They really expressed what we as a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart school truly believe, that 'it is by the heart that we are something' in the words of Father Jules Chevalier."
A student leaders' social event will be held in March at the school with further opportunities to raise funds for the appeal, and the Social Justice Coordinator at Chevalier, Leonie Stone, said the money raised from both events will go towards supporting members of our local community affected by the bushfires, local rural bushfire brigades, and wildlife care and restoration.
