By Brendan Rees
Beaconhills College was named Casey Community Group of the Year, recognising their commitment to instilling a sense of community and service to their students.
During the year the college supported the community through fundraising, donations, creative projects, and over 2,200 hours of student volunteering.
This included raising $50,000 through Relay for Life for cancer research and development; preparing and distributing food for people in need through the Berwick Vinnies Soup Van; donating food, coats, blankets and Christmas gifts to community service organisations in Casey and across Melbourne; making and donating light globes for people in East Timor and Papua New Guinea; making books for local vision impaired students; and donating $10,000 to enhance educational facilities in the Ermera District of East Timor.
Beaconhills College teacher Clare Tuohy said it was wonderful the school was recognised as a local organisation that cared about the needs of others.
“It’s a great opportunity to bring to life the college values of compassion, empathy, and respect,” she said.
“Our dream is that every member of our community whether it be staff, students or parents give back to their community in some way.”
