The spirit of giving was in the air at Waverly Christian College as students from both primary and secondary schools joined arms to donate almost 400 cereal boxes through the Cereal Box Donation Drive.
Held on Thursday 28 November, this was no simple donation, however, a domino formation of – to be precise – 395 cereal boxes were laid out on the court in what the campus student chaplain, Kathy Scott, said as “each a symbol of compassion and duty”.
“The celebration was not only about the excitement of the chain reaction, it was about the impact their efforts will have on the wider Casey community,” she said.
Also in attendance were representatives from the Transit Outreach Soup Kitchen, as Lisa Milkovic was given the honour of starting the almost hypnotic chain reaction that saw each cereal box topple one after the other.
In addition to what Scott described as a “stunning display of teamwork” prior to the fall, she added that the domino formation was a “visual representation of the ripple effect that kindness can have”.
“This contribution will go towards feeding families in the Casey area who are struggling during the holiday season.
“The cereal boxes will provide much-needed nourishment to those who may otherwise go without, bringing a little more joy to Christmas for these families,” she said.
From cornflakes, fruit loops, Milo, Nutri-grain and Weet-Bix, these cereal boxes were carefully packed into the soup kitchen’s van and soon set off for donation at Transit Outreach.
“In a time when the holiday season can be difficult for many, it is heartening to see the students of this college stepping up to make a difference,” Scott said.
“It is a shining example of how young people can be powerful agents of change, inspiring others to give and make a positive impact in their communities.”
