St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oatley, Vinnies School Sleepout

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-104062

Hansard session: Fifty-Sixth Parliament, First Session (56-1)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oatley, Vinnies School Sleepout

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (13:14:45):

Today I recognise the generosity and community service demonstrated by students and staff at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oatley—where I went to school. Last month students in year 3 to year 6 participated in the Vinnies School Sleepout. The aim of the sleepout was to give students a basic understanding of those who are homeless. Last term students held a market stall fundraiser for the St Vinnies Winter Appeal. The focus of the sleepout was to continue this initiative by raising awareness of the issue. Well done to the junior Joeys who baked, created and packaged baked goods to sell in the school playground. The generous donation in time and financial support of the St Joseph's school community raised $1,123. A thank you note from the St Vincent de Paul Society was issued following this remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all students for fundraising, participating in the sleepout and raising awareness of homelessness in our city.