My Account
Local schools have been at the forefront of efforts to assist the people of Vanuatu in the wake of last month’s devastating cyclone.
Kingsway School pupils were among those who enthusiastically raised money to assist Vanuatu, setting aside a day to focus on fund-raising.
A mufti day was held on March 27. Cake stalls were run, pizzas were sold, and a coin trail spelling the words ‘Nikaura Vanuatu’, was set up.
The school has a long-term relationship with the tiny village of Nikaura on the island of Epi. Every two years, a team of staff and students help out in the village school, through classroom lessons, teacher training and building maintenance. It is not yet known how the village fared during Cyclone Pam, but as it is at sea level and right on the coast, the worst is feared. All the money raised by Kingsway will go to the rebuilding and repair of Nikaura.
A grand total of more than $4300 was raised and the school also opened a special bank account for parents to make contributions; the $3000 deposited will be distributed among various NGO organisations helping to restore Vanuatu.
Orewa College held a fundraiser on the last day of term, April 2, which included a mufti day for years 7–10 and a festival gala.
Pupils in Years 7 and 8 ran stalls with a Kiwiana theme, including possum ‘shooting’, hunting through hay for lollies, guessing how many pineapple lumps were in a jar, gumboot throws and a sausage sizzle. The food stalls attracted a big crowd, as did Sponge the Teacher.
More than $5500 was raised, all of which will be donated to organisations supporting the people of Vanuatu.
