Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General once said “Literacy unlocks the door to learning through life” and this is a motto that the Student Representatives and the Wyvern school body have taken to heart in Term 3. This term the SRC put their full support behind the ‘Room to Read’ program. This organisation was established by former Microsoft employee and ‘overworked executive’ John Wood, who, on his travels to Nepal in the late 1990’s, was saddened by the lack of libraries and reading materials available in communities, particularly for children. Since conception, the organisation has built over 13,000 libraries, 1500 schools and has funded the publishing of more than 11.5 million books worldwide. All books are published by native authors, in native language and about local culture.

In Term 3 the SRC representatives promoted the message “Give up to give back” to raise money for Room to Read. Boys and teachers were encouraged to give up one small item in their day (a chocolate bar, treat, coffee) and donate the money instead to the fundraiser. Many boys gave up one thing, many gave up many things. Importantly, everyone’s contributions added up to an impressive total.  Through their generous  donations and with school community support, the SRC was very proud to announce that they raised a total of $3321.30. As part of the “Stubbies World Change Challenge” Stubbies agreed to match all totals raised by schools bringing our total up to a whopping $6642.60!

The SRC have done a magnificent job of promoting this wonderful cause and three representatives were excited to present Room to Read advocate, Alex  Loveridge, with a cheque for the total at the final Term 3 assembly.

Special thanks to our wonderful Librarian, Mrs Barnes for her drive, enthusiasm and support of the SRC and this wonderful cause. Another big thank you to Mrs Shugg and Mrs Bourke, whose artistic skills made our Room to Read ‘Donate-O-Meter’ come to life.

Finally, well done to the Wyvern boys, whose enthusiasm and generosity made this fundraiser a huge success.

Mrs Maeve Le Bon
SRC Facilitator