Students Organise Charity Event

Cannonvale State School held its first Silent Art Auction on Monday night and, with almost 70 pieces of artwork up for grabs, guests were treated to an array of high-quality art produced and donated by creative students.

An entirely student-driven charity art event, Principal Angie Kelly said she was incredibly proud of the year five students who had organised the evening.

Charlotte Behnck, Harlow Ruge, Charli Scott, Evie Berry and Eleanor Turner are the group of classmates who first came up with the idea to sell their artwork.

After a few more brainstorming sessions it was decided that the funds raised would be given to charity and that a silent auction could get more students involved.

The outcome was a fantastic evening supported by teachers and family, with over $1000 raised on the night.

All funds raised were donated to the Sunrise School in Uganda and will be put towards a much-needed renovation of the dormitories.

Cannonvale State School have been supporting Sunrise School for the past seven years and first started regular donations when they discovered 300 orphans were being schooled under a tree.

Since then, our local school has hosted many charity drives which have helped Sunrise School build a school building.

They have also provided money for a generator to give them electricity, delivered food during Covid and recently paid for a toilet block that was needed in order for the Ugandan government to let the school stay open.

“The concept of giving to others is incredibly important,” said Principal Kelly.

“One of the most meaningful things we can do as a school is help facilitate this on behalf of our students.”
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The Silent Art Auction event organisers - Charli Scott, Evie Berry, Charlotte Behnck, Eleanor turner and Harlow Ruge. Photo credit: Rachael Smith

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