Mud for Christmas? School's quirky fundraising drive
Mud, peace and quiet, basketballs - they're all on Queenstown Primary School's list to Father Christmas.
The school has launched a fundraising drive as it looks to create new outdoor spaces for children, including a mud kitchen, a quiet space, and basketball hoops.
Principal Fi Cavanagh says the drive puts a twist on holiday giving.
“Queenstown Primary School has been on our current site for 50 years next year. We want to prepare the grounds for future growth, creating an exciting outdoor facility that will serve students and the wider community for the next 50 years," she says.
"Supporting the QPS Project Christmas Drive will help us reach that goal.”
Through the school’s fundraising website, people can purchase specific items to help the project - like basketballs or plants - and in return they’ll receive a digital 'thank you' card and a fun digital Christmas card to share with loved ones.
For example, a contribution to the Mud Kitchen project will come with a playful card that reads: "You’ve been gifted Mud."
Meanwhile, larger donations will be honoured with a named plaque at school.
Visit bit.ly/qpsproject to donate or www.facebook.com/QueenstownPrimary for more info.
