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Buchan pupils raise money for Haiti earthquake victims

The Buchan pupils were very moved by the plight of the people of Haiti after the recent earthquake and wanted to help.  Mrs. Cottier helped the Prep department pupils to make collecting boxes which they took home and filled with small change; this raised £753.  A former parent, Mrs. Blackwell, suggested a Hike for Haiti; this involved every child in the school, and most of the teachers, jogging around the grounds (a distance of 1100 miles, chosen because the coastline of Haiti is 1100 miles).  This Hike raised £494.  

We have purchased 2 Shelter Boxes via the Rotary Club of Rushen and Western Mann; these cost £499 each.  Many parents and pupils will remember that members of the Rotary Club came to the school 2 years ago and brought along a Shelter Box to show what it contains (a tent and many other survival items for a family of ten) and how it can help in disaster areas around the world.  £248 has been sent directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee to help Haiti.