As a Christian school in the Anglican tradition, we seek opportunities to have our students engaged with the wider community and actively contribute to making a difference to the lives of others. This social service program not only focuses on raising funds for disadvantaged groups and worthwhile charities, but also provides an opportunity for student groups to engage in dialogue about social justice issues, to develop projects for practical assistance and to raise awareness amongst other members of the school community.

On an annual basis students in the Middle School are involved in the Anglicare Winter appeal, and the Student Executive Council will generally support 5 or 6 charities that generally focus on Youth Issues or medical research.

This year the SEC major focus was the Berry Street Children’s Services. This organisation develops educational and support programs for young people who are disadvantaged and not able to live with their families.

Each House also undertakes a small fundraising project each year. In the past few months this has included: Country Fire Authority, Bushfire Appeal, Prahran Uniting Care Mission, Homeless World Cup Soccer, Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation and the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre.

A group of eight year 11 students have been fundraising for Project Holy Name. These girls travelled to Papua New Guinea in September and brought clothing and basic medical supplies with them. During their stay they will worked with the villagers and the medical staff accompanying them. Their practical assistance on the trip sees the girls really making a difference in the lives of others...and after all that is the real purpose of fundraising.

If you would like to assist our students to raise funds for these special projects, contact:

The Director of Fundraising

development@mggs.vic.edu.au

Ph: (+61 3) 9862 9200