During Refugee Week, members of the CARE Club and other student volunteers visited the Anglicare Emergency Crisis Centre (The Magdalene Centre). They arrived armed with a generous donation – a staggering 2,000 cans collected from the St Andrew’s School community.
The willingness to help extended beyond the donation. The students delved right in, spending the next hour and a half sorting and boxing a variety of donations, including cans, toys, and clothes, to ensure they were ready for distribution. Witnessing firsthand how their contributions would directly benefit those in need was a truly rewarding experience for our students.
Prior to the visit, each class took part in a unique competition. They channelled their creativity to construct sculptures using the collected cans.
The Can Drive served as a powerful reminder of the impact that collective action can have. We are incredibly proud of our students for their generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to help those in need.
“It was really cool to see how our donations could help those in need, and it was good to know that it went to a good cause.” Ada
“I really enjoyed helping in The Magdalene Centre, knowing that it was doing so much good in the world.” Sienna
“It was great to know that so many people were benefiting from our 2000 cans.” Tobey
