YEAR 5 and 6 students from the Mount Mee State School (MMSS) have embarked on a heartwarming initiative to support the homeless in Moreton Bay. Aft er brainstorming ways to make a difference, the students decided to collect new socks for those in need.
Their call for donations was met with an overwhelming response from the community. In just two weeks, the school has gathered over 60 pairs of new socks for men, women, and children. Each pair has been carefully sorted and tagged to indicate the generous donor, with the students now organising a distribution date to ensure the donations reach their intended recipients.
Special Education Teacher (SET) Tim Smith said the project reflected the core values of MMSS, not only helping the local community, but also showcased the school’s commitment to service. “Gratitude, kindness and caring for others are values that are very important to the staff and students at MMSS and this project has allowed our little school to shine a light on our community members who are in need,” he said. Looking ahead, the students plan to launch a similar project next term, focusing on distributing fully stocked toiletry bags.
For those interested in supporting the students’ cause, contact Mr Tim Smith at MMSS at 5433 5333.
