Grant funds new homework club at Raymond Terrace
Raymond Terrace Corps Officer Envoy Ron Petterson and Children & Youth Ministry Assistant Lauren McVicar accept the cheque from Commonwealth Bank Branch Manager Andrew Turner.
The Raymond Terrace Corps is opening a new after-school homework club, made possible by an $8000 grant from the town’s branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
The funds will be used to help support local primary and high school students with both a space to study and the technology they need for research and assignments.
“We will be purchasing laptops, internet connections and a television to help make sure the students have access to everything they need to complete their schoolwork,” said Territorial Envoy, Ron Petterson, corps officer at Raymond Terrace. “We will tailor the setup to meet their needs.”
The homework club is open to all students, although the focus will be on those who don’t have the facilities, room or support needed at home to complete their school work.
“We want to assist all children, especially those who are disadvantaged, by giving them space to do their homework together, share and build relationships,” said Envoy Petterson.
The club will initially open one afternoon per week, but will be available on additional days, based on need.
The corps is now looking for teachers and tutors to volunteer their time to assist with the homework club.
The Raymond Terrace Corps had wanted to use the area in the building where the homework club will meet, as a productive space with laptops and other technology.
“Our Children and Youth Ministry Assistant, Lauren McVicar, saw the Commonwealth Bank grants and we applied,” explained Envoy Petterson. “Within three weeks we heard that our application had been successful.”
Every year the staff at Commonwealth Bank branches across Australia, including Raymond Terrace, donate some of their earnings each week to a charity fund which the bank matches dollar-for-dollar.
“We are pleased to support inspiring organisations that are helping young Australians,” said Andrew Turner, Raymond Terrace Commonwealth Bank branch manager.
“This is a good case of community involvement.”
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