The true value of giving

Mildura Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart Primary School Mildura students Charlice Mihan, Ella Polsen, Oliver Sharman and Lachlan Beggs, all 11, are ready to place some gifts under the placed wrapped gifts under the St Vinnie’s Giving Tree.

Taking out the rubbish and feeding farm animals were just a few chores the students did to earn pocket money, allowing them to purchase presents for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Christmas tree was piled high with toys for all age groups, donated by fifty Year 5 students as part of their economics and social justice religious education unit. Teacher Maria Beer said students were given seven weeks to earn up to $10 by doing chores around the home.

Article courtesy of the Sunraysia Daily

Text by Sarah Harman and picture by Carmel Zaccone

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