Clifton Springs kids walk for respect

A SEA of white shone in the sun as Clifton Springs Primary School pupils, staff, families and members of the community assembled for their “Walk for Respect”.

Representatives from Victoria Police, ambulance and the Salvation Army joined the school community in a march to mark their recognition of the need to treat others with respect and kindness.

More than 300 Clifton Springs Primary pupils dressed in white and walked together as a symbol of respect – the Prep to Year 2 students to Percy Cherry Park, and Year 3 to Year 6 students to the Curlewis Shopping Centre.

On returning to the school, pupils made a pledge and tied a white ribbon on what they pledged to do for the rest of the year.

As part of this day families were asked to make a small donation to those children who may need to flee their homes due to family violence.

The pupils filled backpacks with a variety of new items, which may help these children in a small way.

The backpacks and gifts were then donated to Minerva (Women’s and Children services) and the Salvation Army.