Our College students and staff have raised a total of $137,232 for World Vision 40-Hour Famine this year. We have a long-standing relationship with World Vision, being one of the top fundraising schools in the country for many years.

At the College assembly last week, World Vision New Zealand CEO Mr Grant Bayldon presented the College with two awards: the Milestone Award for the College’s efforts in raising a record $2,224,084 since its involvement in the 40-hour Famine in 1984, and the Ngakau Aroha Compassion Award for showing kindness and compassion in our community and beyond.

 Many activities were carried out to help our students fundraise in support of the cause which included a weekend walkathon and bake sale. This year also saw a record 168 College students fundraised more than $500. They each received a badge and a certificate for their effort from Mr Bayldon.

We congratulate all students who have gone above and beyond in service of others.  In particular, we would like to congratulate:

• Top fundraising students –
  Senior School Year 11 Chloe McGregor ($1,500)
  Middle School Year 10 Shu Kay Wong ($1,500)
  Year 7 Aleksander Retamales ($970)

• Top Year 7 & 8 Tutor Group Award - Shelley Jamieson’s Tutor Group 8SJ
• House with the highest funds raised – Wilson

Share this