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In Aeternum - July 2009
Queen’s Outreach
The Queen’s College Social Work
Committee is aiming to make
2009 the year to get involved!!
Queen’s College prides itself on providing
a holistic environment and we believe that
raising awareness and keeping students
informed about issues affecting our
community, our country and the wider
world is vital. The committee for 2009
has identifi ed that students enjoy and get
the most out of being involved in projects
that are committed to aiding those less
fortunate than us.
The year has begun with some exciting
and successful projects. During early
semester students gathered every pillow,
bean bag and doona from their rooms
and enjoyed watching movies-cinema
style in their very own back yard! The
quad was transformed into an outdoor
cinema, complete with hot chocolate,
popcorn and lollies. The night raised just
over $467.00, with proceeds going to the
Carlton Youth Stopover Centre.
Queen’s College aided the Salvation
Army in their Red Shield Appeal. Student
volunteers livened up the intersection
of Park Street, shaking cans and taking
donations from drivers. Recently,
several students traveled to Geelong
to undergo training with the Edmund
Rice Foundation. This training will allow
students to be mentors and group leaders
at Edmund Rice Camps. The camps
work with disadvantaged or marginalized
children and families to build self-esteem
and skills, and provide a fun getaway.
Last month, a very brave and courageous
student, Samantha May (2008), shaved
her beautiful long hair for cancer. The night
was held at Dan O’Connells, with a $10-
entry and dinner. An array of wonderful
prizes, ranging from signed footballs,
to dinner vouchers, to artwork were
auctioned as well. While the proceeds
are still being counted, Sammy estimates
that it donations will be well over $12,000
with proceeds going to the Geelong Day
Oncology Centre Appeal and the Barwon
Health Foundation Young Carer Respite
Group. Sammy did a wonderful job in
organizing the night and of course, making
the largest donation, her hair!
Currently, Queen’s College is collecting
books from students and staff, these
will be given to Wyvern Maddie Foster
Queen’s College The Wyvern Society Newsletter
Sammy says good bye to her hair!
Students supporting Sammy’s head shave
who is embarking on an exciting trip to
Africa. The books will be used at the
school where Maddie will be working .
Donations of clothing and blankets are
also being collected to support homeless
people in the cold months of winter.
These will be given to the Gatwick Soup
Van in St. Kilda.
The Social Work Committee is currently ntly
researching further opportunities for
volunteering and is looking forward to
continuing with projects next semester.
Sara Webster (2008)