Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the outstanding fundraising efforts of the students at Parklands Christian College at Park Ridge.

The students, teachers and parents travel every year to Cambodia to serve in Taskor Village. The Parklands community has already made a significant contribution to the lives of locals by building The Salt School in an effort to improve education.

This year's mission trip, students will be building a house for a teacher with their fundraising goal of $19,000. Their aim is to promote a safe space for educators to stay close to the school. Students are well on their way to reaching their fundraising goals, having already hosted a barbecue on sport day, as well as a school fete with rides, stalls, games and an auction. As part of their fundraising mission, each student has their own fundraising account, with the aim of raising $1000.

I would like to commend the teachers, parents and students for helping to change lives. Giving young people and education in a third world country like Cambodia gives them hope, courage and opportunities. Congratulations and well done to Parklands Christian College on making this happen for the children of Taskor Village.

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