The Salvation Army have been overwhelmed by the large number (190) of our boys Years 10, 11 and 12 who have volunteered to participate in this year’s Red Shield Appeal on Sunday 20 May.

The boys have responded magnificently to this Charity Appeal and the call has gone out to parents and teaching staff to volunteer as drivers on the day.

Unfortunately, we are still short of the required number of drivers. We desperately need more adult drivers!

Parental participation sends and reinforces a very clear, positive message to our boys about the importance of giving oneself to help those less fortunate.

Drivers need to be at Newington at 8.20am. They will then take the boys (usually in teams of four) to a specified location in the local area and stay in the vicinity whilst the boys collect door to door.

The boys collect from 9-11am and then need to be returned to school.

This is a great opportunity for our College community to come together as a team with boys, parents and staff working to assist the Salvos—arguably Australia’s most well recognised and respected charitable organisation. Your involvement will help the Salvos continue their work in helping Australia’s needy.

Volunteer drivers are asked to send their contact details to the Head of Service Learning, Mick Madden by email at m.madden@newingtoncollege.nsw.edu.au.

The greatest gift that we can give to others is the gift of our time!