As the last team get-together before we depart to Cambodia we are inviting all students and parents to join us out for a group dinner. This will be a fairly informal evening where we can go through any last pieces of information about the trip and final preparedness and answer any questions parents may have about the trip.

This dinner will also provide a little introduction to some of the food students can expect to find themselves eating whilst in Cambodia. The exact restaurant will be finalised depending on numbers, so it is important that all students RSVP (whether attending or not) using the link below and indicate how many parents will be attending as well.

Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday 4th December
Time: 6pm
Cost: Depending on what students & parents order (payment will be the responsibility of the family)
Location: Probably Mt Lawley or East Perth, depending on numbers

Please RSVP by Monday 24th November

Click here to RSVP

 

Hi All,

Could the Duncraig students for the Cambodia tour please meet Miss Young in the studio behind the library at lunchtime on Tuesday 11th of November. Bring your lunch!

We have some very important things to discuss.

 Nearly there…

 

Fundraising

Firstly….WOW. You guys have done an amazing job as a team raising money for Cambodia. I can’t wait to share with you the project that we will be working on and where this money will be going. So far our team has raised over $24,000 (we’ve actually raised more than what is displayed on the Everyday Hero balance). Some have absolutely smashed their targets, and some of us have a little more to go to reach the goal.

Tax Invoice

As we mentioned way back at the initial presentation with parents and students, some portions of the instalments can be tax-deductible (not all, e.g. flight costs etc). In order for RAW Impact to issue a tax invoice, it must be requested. Tax invoices won’t be issued unless requested (this is because a fee is charged to RAW Impact for processing these).

If you would like a taxable invoice to be provided, please email Mr Belson directly with the following by 30 November:

• Full Name on the tax invoice
• Email address (to be emailed to)

 

Last Payment

The last payment amount will be slightly different for some people, depending on whether they have exceeded the $1,000 target or not. If students have met the $1,000 target, then the last and final payment will be $625. If there is a gap in meeting the $1,000 target, students will be responsible for reaching up to the $1,000. Amounts over $1,000 means that for every $2 over, $1 will be deducted from their last instalment.

The cut-off for fundraising is 1st December. This means that anything added to your Everyday Hero account after then won’t be included the deduction from your instalment amount.

If you have any questions about this process or the above information, please direct them to Mr Belson.

Summary

• If you want a tax invoice provided by RAW Impact, please email Mr Belson by 30th November and include:
  • Name wanted on the tax invoice
  • Email address from RAW to send invoice to
• Fundraising cut-off is 1st December

Below is a snapshot of fundraising as at Mid October, to give you an idea of how we have progressed as a team (haven’t put anyone’s name next to the amounts though).

As part of our lead-up to departing for Cambodia and the Cultural Awareness training we are wanting students to be involved in, our next workshop is on Monday 24th November.

We will kick this off at 4pm at the Carramar campus (exact room details will be sent out later). The workshop will be scheduled to finish at 6pm so it won’t be too long.

During this workshop, we will spend a few minutes going over where we are at as a team and what needs to happen before the end of the year and then Mrs Battersby (Teacher at Carramar) has offered to work with us to introduce you to some simple Khmer words that you will find useful to remember and use when interacting with people in Cambodia at a restaurant, market or on our job sites.

If any Duncraig students would like a lift up to Carramar after school, please have a parent/guardian email Mr Belson (dave.belson@ststephens.wa.edu.au) to give consent for you to ride in either Mr Belson’s or Miss Young’s personal car.

I’m hoping that all students can make this as it will be one of the last formal get-together’s that we have before the end of the year. Our last meeting is still planned to be at a restaurant where parents/guardians are welcome to join. More details on that later…

First of all – WELL DONE everyone with your fundraising efforts.

We are quickly coming to the date (DECEMBER 7TH)when we need to have all of our fundraising done. We have organised a sausage sizzle for November the 8th at Masters in Brighton. Some of us need some help with achieving the $1000 target and this would be a great opportunity to help those of us who are not quite over the line yet.

This is also a good time to start to organise any last minute fundraisers that you might have. In the spirit of working together, I think that it is really important for us to help each other achieve our fundraising goals. It is also a great chance to get to know each other.

If you are interested in attending the sausage sizzle please email either Miss Young or Mr Kirby.If you require transport to the Masters store, please contact us via email. If you think that your parents might like to assist at the sausage sizzle please let us know.

YAY People, only 69 sleeps until we get on the plane!

A reminder for those where the last trip instalment may have slipped through the cracks….

• The second instalment was due on 1st September – $500
• The third and final instalment is due on 1st December – $625

Thank you to those who have already made the payment. For those yet to make the last instalment from 1st Sep, please make this as soon as you can. Please contact Mr Belson if you are anticipating difficulty in meeting the instalment schedule.

Details on how to pay can be found in the Payments tab at the top of this page.

Thank you!!

 

Our flights have been booked and it’s only 15 weeks before we are in the air on our way to Cambodia!!!!

We will be traveling with Jetstar and going via Singapore on our way to and from Phnom Penh. Click on the Flight Itinerary tab at the top of this page for our flight details.

Not long now……:)

Cambodian tour students – there will be a lunch which you are invited to attend. Some Visitors from Cambodia will be here and would like to meet you all. It would be a great chance for you to ask questions and get to know more about Cambodian culture.

Duncraig – Thursday 28th August in the studio at the back of the library. A light lunch will be provided
Carramar – Friday 29th August

A big thanks to all of the students who attended the meeting at Carramar last Monday the 18th of August. It was fantastic to speak with Troy from RawImpact and get a better idea of the projects we will be involved with when we are in Cambodia. I hope you are all as excited as I am!!!

Phil Sparrow gave us all something to reflect upon with his describing his life in Afghanistan and his efforts at making a change. When we consider that he has been there for so many years and has not come anywhere near achieving what he has hoped, it makes us think about the challenge that we are about to embark on. Remember his advice – Don’t think about how you make a difference to the people you meet, focus on the journey that you as people have in recognising how much need there is in the world and how lucky we are to live such fortunate lives.

See you at lunch!

Hi Parents & Students,

A reminder for next Monday (18th August) where we will have our international travel workshop for the whole team. Parents are welcome to come and listen to Phil Sparrow from 6pm if they would like. One of the perks of this workshop is that we’re putting on free pizza for students!!!

Date: Monday 18th August
Time: 4:15pm – 7:00pm
Location: Carramar Campus in Charis House (See map below)

This workshop is for all students and will include the following:

• A discussion on overseas travel to a different culture
• Skype call with Troy from RAW Impact – info about the trip and our project, plus a chance to ask him any questions
• Pizza & drink for dinner (FREE)
• @ 6pm – Presentation by Phil Sparrow (an Aid and Development Consultant who spent 10 years in Afghanistan with his family). This will be an opportunity to ask questions, and parents are welcome to come and listen and be involved in this if they wish.

** There are limited seats available in staff vehicles, so if any Duncraig students would like a lift up to Carramar with either Miss Young or Mr Belson (at no expense), you’re welcome – we just need a parent/guardian to send an email to to Mr Belson (dave.belson@ststephens.wa.edu.au) and give consent before Monday.

Looking forward to catching up with you all again!!!

Charis House is outlined in red in the map below. Parking is available directly behind Charis house as indicated by the tan-coloured areas on the map.

As a team, we really want to place a priority on ensuring that you are all prepared as best you can be for not only traveling internationally, but being immersed in culture far different from ours. In support of this, we are conducting a few sessions over the next few months to prepare you and give you an insight into the culture you will be entering into.

Below is an outline of the workshops we will be running for you to get involved in so you know what’s coming up and when. These will be extremely valuable to all of us on the team and will be fun as well!

 

1 – Travelling International

Date: Monday 18th August
Time: 4:15pm – 7:00pm
Location: Carramar Campus

This workshop is for all students and will include the following:

• A discussion with some students who have just returned from Bethany to discuss how they felt going into a different culture, the challenges they faced and the things they wish they had known before they went
• Skype call with Troy from RAW Impact – info about the trip and our project, plus a chance to ask him any questions
• Pizza & drink for dinner (FREE)
• @ 6pm – Presentation by Phil Sparrow (an Aid and Development Consultant who spent 10 years in Afghanistan with his family). This will be an opportunity to ask questions, and parents are welcome to come and listen and be involved in this if they wish.

 

2 – Virtual cultural tour

Date: Monday 10th November
Time: TBA
Location: Duncraig Campus

Details to follow…

 

3 – Language and Culture

Date: Week of 24th November
Time: TBA
Location: Run at both Duncraig & Carramar campuses (on different days)

This workshop is for all students and will include the following:

• Introduction to some basic Khmer words so we can know a few phrases to be courteous and respectful to others when interacting with them.
• An introduction to some key cultural differences which will enhance our interaction with other people so that we are better educated and don’t inadvertently offend someone.

 

4 – Khmer for dinner

Date: Week of 4th December
Time: TBA
Location: Offsite at a restaurant (TBA)

This event is for all students:

• It will be one of the last catch-ups before our trip where we can go through any final preparation leading up to our departure and will chat about it over dinner at a restaurant which serves Cambodian food. This will give you an insite into what you can expect to eat in Cambodia and will be a great opportunity to have dinner as a team like we will in Cambodia every night.