Umina school raises $2000 for Stewart House

Umina Beach Public School has raised over $2000 for Stewart House, the Department of Education's main charity, in 2016.

Stage 2 and 3 cake stalls, family donation envelopes, handball sales and the Year 3 girls selling loom bands etc, all helped to raise these much appreciated funds.

Stewart House at Curl Curl Beach, offers children a free 12-day stay and are provided with dental, optical, hearing and medical screening and treatment.

They participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall well-being.

This experience provides children with a much needed break from their current circumstances which inspires them to see beyond the present and to have a real hope and positive aspiration for their future.

Children in the care of Stewart House attend a school onsite for eight days of their 12 day stay where the Department of Education provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school.

All other costs associated with the children's stay are met from charitable donations, such as those contributed by the students and families of Umina Beach Public School.

The Stage 2 and 3 cake stalls, family donation envelopes, handballs and the Year 3 girls selling loom bands etc., all helped to raise these much appreciated funds.

Newsletter, 9 Aug 2016

Lyn Davis, Umina Public School