Mudgee High School Year 12 will bring years of schooling to a colourful end this Thursday, September 18, by continuing a 14-year tradition that highlights the generosity of students, the school and the local community.
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They will be celebrating the 14th annual Rainbow Day.
Starting from early on Thursday morning colourfully-dressed students will be stopping traffic and seeking donations for this year’s chosen charities, Life Skills Plus and Mudgee High’s sister school in East Timor, St Francis of Assisi in Faterberlieu.
“They be brightly decked out and insisting, cajoling and charming money out of motorists who enter town,” Mudgee High School principal, Louise Manwaring, said.
“Rainbow Day is the culmination of a year-long effort to give back to the community that nurtured them.
“In doing so, they leave a positive message for younger students and mark their passage to adulthood with responsible community-minded actions.”
Mrs Manwaring said the Year 12 has already raised almost $10,000 for St Francis of Assist school and Life Skills Plus.
By the end of Rainbow Day they hope to add a further $5-8000 to their account.
The roadblocks for charity will not be the only fundraisers.
They will also be running a fete for Year 6 and high school students before a concert.
“The concert is the final event of Rainbow Day,” Ms Manwaring said.
“It showcases the many performing talents of the year group.
“The concert is their gift to the students and staff for the friendships, teaching and nurturing over the past six years.”
Rainbow Day was born in 2003 as the school’s response to parents’ desire for a tribute for two local young people who were killed in a horrific accident.
The tradition has been maintained since then with a strong emphasis on giving back to the community and raising funds for charities.
The roadblocks for charity are supported by the local Volunteer Rescue Association and have the permission of police and council.
