Rural Connect - Behind the News
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Channel: Behind the News · 2014 · Education
A school from the Lockyer Valley in Queensland decided to volunteer their time to help drought affected farmers. They rallied community support and raised funds to buy local farmers bails of hay and other items they need. Here's the story as told by students of St Mary's Laidley. TEACHER ACTIVITY "Students will develop a deeper understanding of the work of volunteers and why volunteering is a crucial part of the Australian community and its impact on the economy." http://www.abc.net.au/btn/resources/teacher/episode/20140513-volunteerweek.pdf CURRICULUM LINK "Why people work in groups to achieve their aims, and how they can express their shared beliefs and values and exercise influence." Year 5 Civics & Citizenship BtN Story Page: http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4000838.htm
