Curro Aurora learners made a meaningful impact in their community by organising a clean-up at Aries Park in Sundowner.

The initiative was led by six dedicated learners as part of their community service hour project at the school. With the vision of creating a cleaner, safer environment, the group worked hard to restore the park.

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Armed with cleaning supplies and enthusiasm, the learners collected litter. Their efforts went beyond cleaning, as a brand-new bin was installed to encourage waste disposal, and benches and bins were repainted, giving the park a fresh look. By the end of the day, Aries Park transformed into a space where the community could feel safe when visiting.

Elisabeth Nicholson explained that the clean-up was the initiative of the six Grade 11 boys, and the others supported them from the school side. “I’m very excited. This project has been coming on for a long time, and today it’s finally the last stretch. It had different parts, and the clean-up was the final part of the project. When we arrived, it didn’t look like there was much to be done. It is a clean park, but once the learners got involved in painting and cleaning up, we actually saw the difference in a short space of time.”

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In addition to their environmental efforts, the learners also demonstrated compassion by donating clothes and shoes to people in need. This act of kindness extended the impact of their project beyond the park, touching the lives of individuals in the surrounding community.

Through teamwork, leadership, and generosity, the learners left a positive mark, proving that small actions can create big change.

Austin Schwan, one of the 6 learners, praised all the learners who assisted in making the initiative a success. “Everything went really well, we gave away a lot of nice clothes, and the park looks really good with the painted bins and benches. Community service is important to us because it helps with character development.”

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