B4VK School Essentials (SE) Pack
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela
For many children, the return to school is a period filled with eager anticipation and excitement, offering the opportunity to reunite with friends and share enjoyable experiences. However, for those who have recently endured the trauma of displacement or relocation without their belongings, starting at a new school without the essential supplies can cause significant anxiety and stress.
No child should feel anxious, embarrassed, or frightened to attend class the next morning only because he or she doesn’t have basic school supplies.
“As a teacher, I find it really important for kids to get the sense of inclusiveness by having the same resources as the other students within the class.
Students who don't have their own belongings find it very difficult to concentrate on a task at hand, because they start thinking forward how to complete the task if they don’t have the right books. We can especially notice it at the beginning of each term.
If kids can have their own resources when they need them, they don’t have to come up with coping mechanisms and can complete the task to the best of their ability.”
A primary school teacher, Cranbourne East, VIC
Click here for the full interview with a primary school teacher
Click here for the full interview with a primary school teacher
Your donation of $36 dollars will give a child in out-of-home care a customised pack containing their choice of new school supplies.
A simple pack full of school essentials can make a world of difference to child’s learning experience.
"Having these packs, we were able to support our most vulnerable members of our community, our children, and empower them to be proud to attend school with their new items.
Thank you for assisting us, supporting our community and empowering our children to attend school and obtain an education so they can break the cycle."
Team Leader,
Cultural Programs & Service Development
Cultural Programs & Service Development
Give Victorian children in need an equal chance to thrive at school.
"What a wonderful WONDERFUL service! Putting smiles on students' faces at such an overwhelming & bleak period in their lives."
A service provider within the school system
We aim to complete 1200 School Essential Packs this year. Sadly, 1200 is only 10% of the number of children in out-of-home care.
Please help us reach our target.
We aim to complete 1200 School Essential Packs this year. Sadly, 1200 is only 10% of the number of children in out-of-home care.
Please help us reach our target.
Donate a School Essentials (SE) Pack today.
Raised
$25,837.28
$25,837.28
Goal
$43,200
$43,200