By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
THE Knox School in Wantirna South will again this year run their annual Giving Tree Appeal, raising money to buy toys for those in the community who may not know the joy of Christmas.
The school donated over $10,000 worth of toys last year to the Salvation Army, and are hoping to break their record this year.
Students from all year levels have pitched in to raise money by running fairs, raffles, free dress days and competitions.
Year 5 teacher at The Knox School and co-ordinator of this year’s Giving Tree Appeal Kobi Searle said the appeal gave the students valuable lessons in humility and charity.
“Our children are privileged to be in a position to give back to the community,” Mr Searle said.
“Learning to give at an early age will change the way these young people look at life as they grow older,” she said.
“I am proud to be able to lead them in the right direction.”
Students from Years 5 and 6 are looking forward to the shopping expeditions where they will load their trolleys with bikes, games and toys of all shapes and sizes to give to others in the community.
In previous years, the school has needed a six-tonne truck to deliver all the toys to the Salvation Army distribution centres in Rowville, Ferntree Gully and Dandenong.
