Jerudong International School (JIS) supports a number of local charities and this week the Junior School held a fundraising week to raise money for children with special needs in Brunei. With the money raised in school and in consultation with the Special Needs Unit, this fundraising enables JIS’ Junior School to present some children with equipment to help them with their learning and mobility.

Head of Junior School, Paul Bannister believes the annual Fundraising week provides a great opportunity for our children to actively give something back to the wider Brunei community. “Seeing the difference that they can make to help other children overcome challenges in their education really helps them to understand the benefits of giving to others.”

The Junior School students have been enthusiastic in participating throughout the week’s fundraising activities. The fun activities were namely ‘Dollar for a Job’, ‘Coin Drop – Every little bit counts’, ‘Bake Sale’ and ‘Launch a Teddy’.

One of the most popular events in Fundraising Week is the annual ‘Coin Drop’ where students donate their coins and have the pleasure in adding their donation down a designated pipe from the first floor to the ground level. The Year 6 Junior Council managed this year’s Bake Sale and sold baked goods to Junior School students during their morning break. ‘Launch a Teddy’ was a fun challenge where students had to design a parachute that kept their teddy bear in the air for the longest time possible. Every $2 for every teddy bear entry was donated towards the fundraising. This week the Junior School raised over $6,600.

“This kind of opportunity isn’t always easily available to younger children so it is important that we provide this week for both the children of JIS and the children who receive the learning resources,” added Paul Bannister, Head of Junior School.

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by Anne Dickinson, JIS

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