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Last Thursday 17 June, Tenison Woods College celebrated its annual Vinnies Day, taking part in an appeal which provides emergency relief to people at risk and experiencing homelessness in our communities. Through the generous support of students, families and staff, the College was able to make a difference to the lives of many this winter.

All students were encouraged to wear casual clothes and donate a gold coin which goes directly to the Winter Appeal. Early Learning children and Junior School students donated brand new beanies, socks, gloves, scarves or an item of canned food, while Middle and Senior School students donated canned food. Founder points were also awarded per food item that was donated. Year 12 students helped with delivering all food items to the Vinnies and Foodbank sites.

Middle School students ran a Vinnies Book Sale in the Library all day, with a total of $591 raised! Staff were also 'dressed by Vinnies', purchasing items of clothing from our local Vinnies shop to wear on the day, to support this wonderful cause.

The Year 6 Student Leaders presented Jeanette Elliott, President of the Mount Gambier Vinnies Conference, with the many beanies, gloves, socks and scarves that students and staff had generously donated.

Over the course of the day the College raised $1547.55 from Casual Day donations, 1200 canned goods, approximately 100 boxes of cereal, and hundreds of beanies, gloves, scarves and blankets; a tremendous result!

Well done to all students and staff for making the day such a successful event of fundraising for those in need; we’re incredibly proud of our College Community.

#MakingTheOrdinaryExtraordinaryTWC2021

Chloe Shanahan | Religious Education Coordinator