Close the Gap
Students Crazy for a Cause
They may just be a small school located in a quiet valley in Yarramalong, but the 28 students at Darkinjung Barker were excited and determined in their fundraising efforts to support the Leukaemia Foundation's World Greatest Shave, raising over $4000.
On Friday 17 March Darkinjung Barker was a sea of colour as the students supported this important cause with a crazy hair day. At lunchtime, CEO of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, Sean Gordon, Campus Co-ordinator Jamie Shackleton and classroom teacher, Tom Spencer, shaved their heads for a good cause.
Head of Barker Junior School, Martin Lubrano said, "This was a wonderful cause to throw our support behind. It gave us a chance to raise money for the continued research into helping us beat blood cancer. Our school is proud to stand behind and support World's Greatest Shave."
Mr Sean Gordon, CEO of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, said, "every day almost 35 Australians are given the devastating news that they have a form of blood cancer and it can affect anyone, at any time. I'm very proud of the staff and students at Darkinjung Barker and their commitment to raising funds for such a good cause."
By Jamie Shackleton | 17 March 2017 | Newsletter
About the Author : Jamie Shackleton
Jamie started his teaching career in Western Sydney and moved to Barker College in 2005. He has taught across all stage areas and has a passion for education. Since commencing at Barker, Jamie has been actively involved in all facets of life at the School. He has previously been appointed Grade Coordinator and Co-Curricular Coordinator and his love of sport has lead him into Rugby, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball coaching. In late 2015 he was appointed Darkinjung Barker Coordinator.
RESPECT AND RECOGNITION
We acknowledge the Darkinjung people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which the Darkinjung Barker campus stands. We pay respect to the Elders past and present and to our youth who are the future leaders of the Darkinjung nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginal people within our community.
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