Heathcote PS students unite for a great cause

STUDENTS at Heathcote Primary School wore casual clothes and footy colours on the last day of term to raise funds for a buddy chair.

The junior school council organised the event with students donating gold coins.

A buddy chair is a bench where pupils can sit if they are seeking a friend to play with, other students can then see them and invite them to play.

Buddy chairs, or benches, have proved successful in many schools, helping staff and other students recognise when support is needed.

They are easily distinguished and designed to be a little different from other seating.

“The children are very excited about the idea of a buddy chair,’ said principal Kate Ballantyne, “and, of course, they always love to dress up.

“The chair will be a valuable addition to the school. Next term our focus will be on kindness so it will fit well.”

Footy fans wore their favourite colours while other students chose casual clothes and some had predictions for the AFL grand final.

Brisbane was the favourite with Dorian, Tori, Harry, Kenzie, Rhiannon and Alexandra.

“Anyone but Collingwood,” said Dorian.