Hello parents and Mary MacKillop community, my name is Summer and in Term one I held a fundraiser for those people in Queensland and New South Wales who have been the victims of the floods that have been happening over the past few months.

This has been my first fundraiser at Mary MacKillop and it has been really fun to organise and produce! I dedicate all of my guidance and support to Mrs Privitera, who has been helping me set up at school, and my mum who gave me ideas and guidance when I first started this whole event.I also want to thank the teachers for giving me the time to explain my fundraiser to the students and providing support. I can also not forget the students and parents for all the gold coins and other donations. 

In total, we have raised $222 and that was donated to GIVIT for the flood victims in Qld and NSW.  We also donated a $50 hardware voucher, through GIVIT, for a Qld Dad that had lost his tool for his employment in the recent flood waters. He is currently taking solo care of his two sons while his wife / their mother is in hospital for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

But because of the situation in Qld / NSW and the rise of petrol prices, GIVIT were no longer taking items as donations. So we donated all the perishables (food) baby wipes and nappies to Back 2 Basics in Narre Warren. Back 2 Basics help the homeless and people living in poverty. The blankets were donated to Lost Dogs in Cranbourne. These blankets will keep the dogs in the shelters warm and cozy during the winter.

We thank you so much for your support and for donating to the cause!

Thanks,

Summer Magee

School Leader