Vol. 35 - 27 November 2012 - Melbourne Grammar School

Clean Up for Cambodia!
Are your cupboards and shelves groaning with excess items your kids have outgrown? Is it time to part
with some of the things you have been hoarding “just in case”? If so, perhaps we can help each other out!
On 6 December, a group of 15 boys in Years 10 and 11 will be travelling to Cambodia, where we now have
well-established relationships with the people of Ta Tray village near Siem Reap and the children at the
Hope for Cambodian Children Centre in Battambang, which was founded by David McAuley (OM2004).
In addition to raising funds that will enable us to carry out various building and agricultural projects, we plan
to stuff our suitcases with various items that can make a big difference in Cambodia. Please check the list
below or contact the staff named below, to ensure that the items you donate can be put to good use.
For the Hope Centre:
�� Children’s clothing (for ages 5-13)
�� Children’s toys, games, puzzles (Nothing too large or bulky, or
with complex rules that require English, please)
�� Hairbrushes
�� Children’s belts & hats
�� Craft resources
For the village:
�� Clothing – suitable for spring or summer weather (all sizes from
toddler to SMALL adult)
�� For children, navy blue skirts & shorts are particularly helpful,
and white shirts, so they can go to school
�� School supplies (pencil cases, pens, pencils, bags)
�� Soft toys (preferably squashy and not too big, so we can
squeeze lots of them in!)
Goods must be received by Friday, 30 November.
For further information or to arrange the donation of goods, please contact Mr Ivan Mathieson (9865 7639
or icmathieson@ mgs.vic.edu.au) or Ms Kylie Witt (9865 7519 or kiwitt@mgs. vic.edu.au). Items can also
be left at the Uniform Shop.