In these uncertain times it is easy to forget the ongoing struggles others may be experiencing.
Care Week at Good Shepherd Lutheran College is an annual event used to promote growth mindset through care and love for others and this year was no different with daily fundraising activities highlighting the vital role charities play in the community.
Bloomhill Cancer Care is a centre for vital integrated cancer care and the beneficiary of over $1000 from a huge egg and bacon muffin drive.
They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer, through practical, physical and emotional support and empowerment through education and awareness.
They will also be supported by a group of dedicated teachers who have taken up the challenge to crochet beanies, needed by cancer patients through the colder months.
Good Shepherd Lutheran College Councillor Marg Hall said, “Care Week raises much needed funds through a variety of activities.“
“The Biggest Morning Tea not only raised close to $500 for the Cancer Council, it was also a lovely opportunity for staff to catch up for a chat whilst enjoying delicious baked goodies.
“This year, the theme Open Mind, Open Heart encourages us to adopt a growth mindset through care and love for others.
“We encourage students to not only purchase a delicious cupcake or grab a sausage at the sizzle raising funds for Guide Dogs Queensland, we encourage them to look closely at their community and recognise the need for support, both near and far.”
The week finished with a Blue for Burundi free-dress day. Close to $1500 will be donated to the Australian Lutheran World Service project empowering Burundi rural communities take charge of their own development and build strong community leaders.
Random acts of kindness were also promoted within the College community too. Younger students enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with their buddies from Senior years at the much-loved Teddy Bears Picnic whilst others grabbed a friend and joined in ‘Dance in the Square’.
With the focus of the week encouraging students to look around, listen to others and care for others, the message was obviously heard, resulting in close to $3500 being raised.
