By Callum Ludwig
Don Valley Primary School have taken a slightly different approach to their fundraising efforts this year, sure to bring plenty of smiles… for the camera.
Organised by Kelly Corrie, Don valley Primary School families are invited to come together to get some family photos done for only $20, courtesy of Aver & Line Photography.
Grade 4,5 and 6 teacher Kate Weston said the school has got a very passionate team of fundraisers and they try and mix it up.
“We don’t just have the traditional raffle and we think they get a pretty good deal out of this, it’s a generous deal,” she said.
“Families are very busy running around after their children, but to just take that moment to actually stick together or a nice photo really reminds people to connect back to their family.”
For the $20 donation, families will receive a 20 minute portrait session, 20 minute viewing and selection session and a free eight by 12 inch print. There is no obligation to purchase, but other packages will be available for those who are interested.
Ms Weston said for a small school like Don Valley Primary School, fundraisers make a huge difference.
“Every year we write up a fundraising and event planner, and for the last three years, we’ve done an upgrade to our playground. Every year we’ve added a bit, last year we built a Gaga pit, which is a form of dodgeball and the kids are obsessed with it,” she said.
“The kids have a big part in our fundraising, last year the senior leaders organized the Splash and Dash Fun Run, they designed the obstacles and did the advertising for it. It makes it very real for them and it’s much more personal in a small school.”
The students at Don Valley Primary School will get to pick out the next piece of play equipment they’d like at the school from a few different options.
