SI Joondalup – Saturday of Service

Each year Soroptimists all over the world join together on a nominated day in March as their ‘hands on day of service’. This year Soroptimist International of Joondalup dedicated their day to Culunga School. Diana Downs-Stoney said, “ It is such a joy to know that our work here matters. It was also a joy to spend time with such a vibrant and engaged group of women, who were brimming with the sort of energy and intelligence I would love to have, and to know that some people out there are as committed as we are to making a better future for our children”. She expressed her sincere appreciation to President Kate Haydock and the ‘wonderful members’ for the fantastic contribution made. No task assigned proved too difficult to accomplish and a mountain of donated books soon made their way to shelves in the classrooms in the right category for teachers and pupils who are encouraged to take them home to read. Then it was to filing and a general tidy up of all areas.

Schools First promotes engagement with local community organisations to maximise support for every student.The members of SIJ are active participants and spend time at the school listening to the children read. It has proved to be a mutually satisfying time as both the reader and listener experience great satisfaction with each improvement made.