The Middle School Carnival Day was a wonderful celebration of community, student leadership and giving back. Students came together to enjoy a fantastic day while supporting two very worthwhile causes. FORaMEAL is a humanitarian initiative of the Rotary Club of Canterbury that provides more than 500,000 nutritious meal packs each year to communities in need around the world, and Possible Dreams International, founded by a Carey alum, partners with communities in Eswatini to address the causes of extreme poverty and create lasting change through education and sustainable, community-led development.
Led by our Year 9 C Change students, the carnival provided an opportunity for students to put their learning into action by planning and running a range of stalls, activities and fundraising initiatives. From the barbecue and food stalls to craft, games and other activities, there was a terrific atmosphere throughout the day.
The carnival was about much more than having fun. It provided our Year 9 students with an authentic opportunity to develop their skills in leadership, collaboration, communication, problem-solving and social responsibility. Most importantly, students experienced first-hand how their ideas and actions can contribute positively to the lives of others.
The traditional Carey Gift was another special part of the day and reinforced the importance of generosity and community.
A huge thank you to our Year 9 C Change students for their enthusiasm, creativity and commitment, and to the staff and students who supported the carnival and helped make the day such a success.
The Middle School Carnival was a wonderful example of C Change in action: students learning through experience, leading through service and recognising that even small actions can make a meaningful difference.
The fundraising continues with our Year 9 C-Change Silent Auction, which closes this Friday 13 November. We invite the Carey community to browse the fantastic range of donated items and experiences, place a bid and support our students in raising funds for these important causes. Every bid helps make a difference.
A heartfelt thank you to all the individuals, families and organisations who have generously donated to the auction. Your support not only contributes to these important causes but also empowers our students to experience the impact they can have through service and community action. Thank you to the following supporters:
- Cycle House
- Brisbane Football Club
- Collingwood Football Club
- Geelong Football Club
- Guzman y Gomez
- Anthony Koutoufides
- Melbourne United Basketball
- Top Fade Barbers
- Glenferrie Gourmet Meats
Sally Nelson
Head of Integrated and Immersive Learning
Stuart Coleman
Middle School Immersive Learning Project Co-ordinator and C Change Teacher
