Business Students Back Men’s Shed Through Donation

Students from Burdekin Catholic High School’s year 10 Business class have made a donation to the Burdekin Men’s Shed following a term of fundraising.

The class were tasked with establishing business ventures which involved selling food and drinks to the school community.

From sausage sizzles and soft drinks to chocolate covered strawberries and Oreo mousse, the class raised $502 through their businesses.

“As a Business class, we did business ventures, so we sold stuff to the school community and, as a class, we decided that the donations would go to the Men’s Shed,” said business student Drea Piotto.

“We just want to help out the community and we chose the Men’s Shed because we think it’s a good cause,” added fellow student Kevin Trang.

“Along with trying to deal with the business and seeing what works, it was good to give back to the community, because it stays local,” concluded Drea.

Burdekin Men’s Shed President Rob Ritchie, Secretary Charles Ford and Grant Writer John Furnell attended a school assembly on Wednesday, November 8 to accept the donation.

“They came up with a heap of organisations in the community to distribute that money to and the Men’s Shed was unanimously voted on so we won the raffle,” said Mr Ritchie.

Mr Ritchie said members will decide how the funds will be used at future meetings.

“We’ll try to direct it back into the community,” he said.

“Our membership used to cover insurance once upon a time and now it’s nowhere near it.

“Everything we fundraise goes to pay our bills for the year.

“We stay funded through the generosity of the community so thank you very much to the year 10 students for your generosity.”

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L-R Burdekin Men’s Shed Secretary Charles Ford, Burdekin Catholic High School students Drea Piotto and Kevin Trang, Burdekin Men’s Shed President Rob Ritchie and Grant Writer John Furnell

Burdekin Catholic High School students raised money through business ventures throughout the school

Photo credit: Sam Gillespie