Lockerby Composite School participates in 30-hour famine

Forty students from Lockerby Composite School will participate in a 30-hour famine on Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27, 2012.

“The famine will raise money that will go towards World Vision to help bring about positive change,” said Principal Heather Gaffney. “The students will learn how difficult it is to get through the day on very little food.  They will gain a better understanding of what nearly one billion people experience on a daily basis.”

During the 30-hour famine, students will hear guest speakers address challenges faced globally and locally. Lori Adams from Minga for Maasai will share her first-hand experiences working on humanitarian aid in Africa. There will also be a presentation on the work of Sudbury’s Inner City Home.

On Friday, April 27, 2012, students will gather for a group lunch to celebrate their success.

During the 30-hour famine, students will learn that hunger is not just an issue in far away third world countries, but in our very own city as well.  Students will have an opportunity to become part of the solution through the pledges they collect for World Vision.

The 30-hour famine will promote character development, encouraging students to be productive and positive members of a global society.  “The famine will nurture caring and compassion, among the many character traits we cultivate in Rainbow Schools,” said Principal Gaffney.


AGENDA:



Thursday, April 26, 2012

10:10 am to 10:30 am – Welcome & Outline of Agenda

10:30 am to 11:20 am – T-Shirt Decorating Activity


11:20 am to 12:00 pm – Lunch – a small serving of rice will be served, proportional to what others in the world eat in one day.


12 pm to 12:30 pm – Speaker Lori Adams from Minga for Maasai will share her first-hand experiences working on humanitarian aid in Africa

12:30 pm to 1 pm – Presentation on the work of Sudbury’s Inner City Home


1 pm to 1:30 pm – Video

2 pm to 2:30 pm – Closing Ceremonies – Participants will vote on which aspect of World Vision they would like to donate to – water, food, education and safety

Students will go home to finish the famine on their own Thursday night and into Friday morning.

Friday, April 27, 2012



11:24 am to 12:11 pm – Group Lunch

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Media Contact:

Heather Gaffney, Lockerby Composite School
Rainbow District School Board, 705-522-1750