Tim Harris was shocked when he learnt that some families were unable to afford to send their children on school organised camps.
So the Chirnside Masonic Lodge secretary of 32 years decided he would secure some money to gift to Werribee Primary School to ensure no pupil was left behind.
With help from the Werribee lodge and Freemasons Foundation, Mr Harris presented the school with a $1500 cheque last week.
“They were extremely happy to receive it,” he said.
“It will probably help pay for between 10 and 15 children to attend camps.”
School principal David Quinn said the school had a handful of families who struggled to pay the $300 to $500 needed to send their child on school camp.
“Sometimes students just don’t go,” he said.
He said the funding from the lodge will mean all grade 3 and 4 pupils will be able to attend this year’s camp at YMCA’s Glenmore facility.
Each year the state government also offers payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions.
Families with a valid mean-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply for $125 for primary school students and $225 for secondary students.
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