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Covering Cambooya, Hodgson Vale, Westbrook, Wyreema Districts "DAD AND DAVE COUNTRY"
Vol. 25
THURSDAY, June 10, 2021
Green fingers at local school
The students and parents of Emu Creek State School (ECSS) were treated to a special moment at their assembly last Friday as Woolworths presented the school with a grant worth close to $1,000. sustainability, from planting and weeding to harvesting and sharing the produce. The bee bonus goes towards building infrastructure that supports the conservation of Australia’s bee population. Zoey Harper, the mother of ECSS student Chelsi Harper, said the pair had discovered the grant opportunity when browsing online at home. Roby Saal, the ECSS Principal, said she was very appreciative of the initiative of students to apply for the grant. “It’s really great we’ve got children as the driving force behind us,” Mrs Saal said. “Emu Creek really appreciates it.” Tim Squires, Acting Store Manager of Woolworths Drayton, was more than happy to be able to be there on the day. “The best part of my job is being able to give back to the community,” Mr Squires said. Across Australia, 1,609 primary schools and early learning centres received grants, joining the 2,724 From left: Emu Creek State School Principal Roby Saal with parent Zoey Harper, student schools that were successful Chelsi Harper, the Acting Store Manager at Woolworths Drayton Tim Squires and P&C in the first two rounds of President Brad Densley. grants.
The boost for ECSS was part of the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants, an ongoing partnership between the supermarket and Landcare Australia. The contribution consisted of funds that will go towards constructing a working food garden and a bee bonus. The working food garden will not just provide food for the Emu Creek students, but teach them about gardening and
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