Rand Park High debutantes and squires raise over R600 000
A year of teamwork, creativity, and dedication by the Debutantes and Squires Fundraising Committee concluded in a celebration of the money raised and the children that raised
Learners at Rand Park High School have transformed a year-long campaign of fundraising into a success.
Raising over R611 000, their hard work was celebrated at the annual debutantes and squires ball, held at Usambara Venue on March 7, where learners, parents, and teachers gathered to recognise the efforts and devotion of the learners.
The Debutantes and Squires Fundraising Committee, which begins it’s activities during the first term of Grade 10 and continues for a year, has led to a wide range of initiatives. The learners took part in events hosted by the school, such as the spring market, annual golf day, and sold raffle tickets. They volunteered at local restaurants, and organised their own events to further raise funds.
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Principal Alan Wilke commended the learners’ dedication and the unwavering support of their families, adding that the funds will contribute to upgrading the school’s sports amenities through the construction of the new hockey Astroturf.
Grade 11 learner Tayla Dowie, who came out as the top fundraiser, described the experience as both fulfilling and enjoyable. “When the evening came for the final announcements, I was a mix of nerves and excitement. I knew how much I had raised, but I also knew how much effort everyone had put in, so I didn’t expect to place among the top debutantes.”
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Other top fundraisers included Jemma Paulson who secured second place and Gemma Muller in third. Hannah Slocombe and Delia Harris completed the group of top debutantes, while Kyle Droskie was named the leading squire.
Besides raising funds, the programme was also a way for the learners to give back to the community, with initiatives like the Santa shoebox project allowing students to give back. After a year of planning and teamwork, the learners’ achievements are a reminder of what can be accomplished when a school community works together.
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