Project Compassion in Action

Project Compassion in Action

Year 6 student Havannah (6SD), alongside Gorgias from CBC, recently demonstrated incredible initiative and compassion through their Project Compassion fundraising efforts over the Easter weekend.

With only three days’ notice, they decided to create and run a lemonade stall as their fundraiser. From there, they treated it like a real small business and worked incredibly hard to bring it to life.

They created a business plan, including marketing materials such as posters, a signboard and price list, as well as a budget, goal and individual roles. Their ideas expanded beyond lemonade to include Zooper Doopers, hot cross buns, a lucky dip and lolly bags. They even introduced special deals and saved some items for a second day to encourage return customers.

Throughout the week, they showed fantastic teamwork, initiative, creativity and dedication. They researched a lemonade recipe, worked out expenses, shopped for ingredients and tested batches to make sure the lemonade was “just right”.

They ran the stall for approximately three hours on Friday and again on Monday, adding decorations and music to attract customers and confidently spruiking to bring people over.

Altogether, they raised $237, and were thrilled to know that the cost of expenses would also be donated.

It was wonderful to see the effort, enthusiasm and collaboration they put into this project, inspired by others in their community and creating a ripple effect of generosity.

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