STUDENTS at MacKillop Senior College are raising funds for victims of domestic violence.
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The school’s HSC legal studies students held a jump for justice day this week (May 3) with a cake stall and skipping activities.
Last year, the school raised $10,000 for the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service in Port Macquarie and the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Service who run the shelter.
Teacher Nicole Bailey, who is overseeing the project, will speak to both agencies to see who is in most need for the funds this year.
“This is so that victims, no matter what agency they use, can access it,” she said.
“We would love to raise $10,000 again and we will run a couple of other things over the year but this is our main fundraiser.
“We can’t believe the support we have received. All of the kids at school have come out of uniform and have spent money at the cake stall to support what we’re doing.”
The year 12 students, who were in the legal studies year 11 class last year, are well informed about domestic violence.
“They were witness to the year 12 students last year who established the legacy,” Mrs Bailey said.
“Students didn’t realise how wide spread the issue of domestic violence is, particularly the numbers in Port Macquarie. They wanted to get in and do something about it.
“I made a promise to last year’s HSC class that I would keep the torch alight as they did a wonderful job spreading the message in the community.
“The legal studies students of this year have done a wonderful job of have been more than willing to take that responsibility on.”
Alannah Grose, Brooke Denham and Alyssa Pensini are legal studies students who are currently undertaking the project.
“The funds from last year are already depleted, which is why we really want to put it out there and raise more funds for them,” Alannah said.
“It’s a great cause and we love helping out. I know people who have been victims of domestic violence, and my sister is a domestic violence advocate,” Brooke added.
“The school supports what we do 100 percent, and Mrs Bailey has been fantastic as a teacher.”
Alyssa said the activities were well received by her school mates.
“The activities include the cake stall and skipping, which shows that we are literally jumping and pledging for domestic violence,” she said.
“It’s about getting the whole jump for justice theme out there and it has been well supported by everyone in the school.”