By SONJA KOREMANS
THANK-YOU notes come in all shapes and sizes – a card from mum, an email from the boss, a letter from newlyweds.
This month, a group of Warwick boys handed out thank-you certificates to those who were helping to give them one of the greatest gifts of all – education.
The students at Warwick State High School’s award-winning Mt Gordon Flexi-Campus invited community supporters to stop in for a barbecue, collect a thank-you note and see how much their donations count.
The campus, which offers an alternative learning program to students who experience difficulties at school, relies on the generosity of sponsors for everything from equipment and food to work experience and mentoring programs.
Teacher Mark Fowler said the education initiative would not be possible without community support from businesses such as Bunnings, Carey Brothers, Danny Lyons Sports Store, B&K Motors and Rotary.
“The response from businesses has been exceptional since the school opened in 2012, giving the boys access to a real-life, hands-on environment,“ Mr Fowler said.
“A few times a year we like to say thanks to our supporters with a barbecue.“
The school’s core focus is literacy and numeracy and the campus also has a work shed and veggie patches for boys who want to develop their practical skills.
It was not just the sponsors who got a pat on the back, the kids also received a thank-you.
Warwick High School deputy principal Kerry Wharton praised them on their team building, work experience commitment and community engagement.
