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Sunbury Heights Primary School pupils Veni, Lilah, Ashlyn and Jaeleigh all dressed up.
Sunbury Heights Primary School’s prep pupils got creative last week to celebrate their 100th day of the school year. The cohort of 60 prep pupils all dressed up as 100-year-old versions of themselves to mark the occasion, using walking sticks and hairspray to add 95 years to their appearance. Teacher Emily Duff said it was a significant milestone given the school year had been interrupted by lockdowns. “A lot of the kids have missed the social aspect of school, so having them back on site has been amazing,” Ms Duff told Star Weekly before the sixth lockdown was announced. “Some of the kids have been asking their grandparents for advice and sending us photos using ageing phone filters. It’s a really good buzz at the moment. It’s a really critical age for language and social development. But it’s an incredible group, the kids have been so resilient.” Oliver Lees
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A fundraising slam dunk The Sunbury community is digging deep to support a family that has been devastated by cancer. Husband and wife Sue Dohmen-Jolly and Brent Jolly both died from cancer related illnesses in the last three months, leaving their children Nathan, Jack and Maddison without parents. The Sunbury Jets Basketball Association (SJBA) launched a GoFundMe page last Tuesday, August 3 with all funds raised going toward assisting the children with everyday living expenses. The money will also contribute to allowing Nathan to continue his university studies.
The site smashed its fundraising goal of $100,000 in less than two days. SJBA general manager Christopher Tighe said the club wanted to help give back to a family that had given so much to basketball in Sunbury. “The whole family has been involved in the club at some level and we were shocked and saddened to hear this news,” Mr Tighe said. “Brent was one of those guys that would do anything to help out around the association, he coached a number of our domestic basketball teams and was a life member of the Sunbury Braves. “After his and Sue’s diagnoses he still helped when and where he could, he was devastated that he could not help continue with coaching
after he started getting sick. This was because he felt he was letting down the kids. “Sue has done management for the domestic teams and all the kids have played domestic basketball. “It’s not just a loss for the association, but for the basketball community and Sunbury as a whole.” Mr Tighe said he had been in contact with Nathan, Jack and Maddison who had expressed their gratitude for the support from the community and beyond. “We’re also considering honouring the family by creating some sort of annual fundraising event for cancer research,” he said. To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/2TWdQJV
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The Jolly family has been showered with support after parents Sue Dohmen-Jolly and Brent Jolly both died from cancer. (Supplied) 12501697-CG27-21
By Oliver Lees