Rashi Times
Hey Rashi, Eden Sadra and Liv (Olyvea) here.
This Monday a wonderful initiative took place in honour of the Cancer Foundation to raise money for further cancer research. In 2017, it is estimated that 134,174 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia. It is a disease that affects almost everyone nowadays, whether it be a partner, a family member or a friend who’s been through the traumatic experience. Through a classic Emanuel-styled barbeque and mufti day I’m sure we raised an impressive amount that will hopefully contribute to finding cures and saving the lives of future cancer sufferers.
Two weeks ago twenty of the Year 10 students embarked on their practice journey for the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. The students involved in the journey paddled 20 km over three days along the Shoalhaven river from Bendeela Recreation area to Tallowa Dam.
Ella Springer – Year 10
Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award
When we first went on the water (after the long drive up) everyone found it a challenge to work with each other in the canoes, to avoid zigzagging, which inevitably ended up in many collisions. However, eventually we got the hang of it, and the first day went by very quickly, with the help of constant snacking on muesli bars and the off-key singing of various songs. We were very happy to finally arrive at camp, but were greeted by the frightening drop toilets and funnel web spiders! On the second day we got to test out our canoeing abilities by weaving through the mysterious waters of the ‘Dead Forest’, and Liv Akres and Rachel Jammy were lucky enough to test the waters, when their canoe tipped over.
Each night we collected firewood to keep our own campfire blazing, as we reflected on our adventures from the day, after we had used our outdoor skills to carefully craft delicious meals. The trip helped us bond as a group, whilst in an engaging outdoor learning environment, developing invaluable tools such as teamwork, determination and organisation. We all had such an exciting time. Thank you Mr Francis for organising this amazing opportunity. I strongly encourage the younger years to consider taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Cut for Cancer
Another fundraiser coming up at Emanuel is the annual Cut for Cancer fundraiser which both Eden and I participated in last year. If you haven’t thought about doing the cut we both highly recommend that you consider it as all the money raised goes to a very worthy cause. Your hair is also included in the making of wigs for strong women who are going through Chemotherapy and have lost their hair.
If you would like to donate with the group of amazing people who are cutting their hair to raise money please check out the link below:
That’s it from us this week, have a great weekend.
Liv and Eden signing off