Schools across Australia kicked goals for Socktober, raising money for children’s projects in Thailand and around the world.
Extraordinary efforts in a challenging year The full‑time whistle has blown on another challenging year for schools, especially in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Victoria, who once again showed their resilience, imagination, and selfless generosity through Catholic Mission’s Socktober program. Despite another year in which students faced the challenges of potential or real long‑term lockdowns, 360 primary and secondary schools across Australia jumped on board, raising $170,000 for children’s projects in Thailand and around the world. Among the most committed was St Mary’s War Memorial School in West Wyalong, a country town just three hours from Canberra. Scan here to learn more
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This year, the 113 students at St Mary’s War Memorial School made their own extraordinary effort. The tiny cohort of Socktober stars raised $750 for vulnerable young children in Thailand, despite the challenges brought on by recent drought and a disruptive lockdown.
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