Ten years of support

Clarence Valley Anglican School, NSW

This year Clarence Valley Anglican School celebrates not only its 25th Birthday but its 10th year of supporting Anglicare in our community.

Principal Karin Lisle said the School’s relationship with Anglicare began when one Year 5 class decided that there was a need for assistance for people in our community. The class planned and collected many food items and toys as the Christmas season was approaching. At the end of a few weeks the class of 15 students had collected more than 50 items to donate.

“Because of the success of this small venture, the next year the whole primary school was involved, and the secondary school joined the following year. Our Anglicare Christmas Hamper Appeal (PK-Year 12) was born....and the rest is history,” Mrs Lisle said.

Over the years, students have collected and assisted in the packing of hampers for families in need and we have worked together closely with the staff at Anglicare to ensure the items they most need are collected.

The team at Anglicare have shared inspirational stories of how they have been able to help families through the distribution of donations, while the School has received heartwarming personal feedback from community members.

As the community has faced floods, fires and COVID, the School has collected items to help the needy, including a massive drive for Lismore flood victims of knickers, socks and pyjamas, which averaged more than a thousand items collected.

“Our school is passionate about assisting families and members of our community and our relationship with Anglicare enables our students to see real life service and the benefits of being a part of a community that cares,” Mrs Lisle said.

“We look forward to further engagement with Anglicare and other organisations within our community.”