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Latest News› Taunton School International Students ‘Help for Haiti’ ProgrammeCurrent estimates put the death and displacement toll for the recent Haiti earthquake disaster at a higher level than that sustained in the Tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean in 2004. Along with the many millions of people around the world who have responded to the plight of the Haitian people, the students of Taunton School International have played their part to assist with the recovery effort. Through an innovative suggestion, the students adopted a ‘pay for privileges’ plan administered by the staff to raise the bulk of their donation. Posters were made, money collected and a cake sale followed to make up the amount raised to £589.34. The Prefect Committee were inspired by advertisements for the ‘Shelter Box’ designed to provide a tent and vital supplies for a household to stabilise after a major disaster where they found themselves homeless. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that delivers emergency shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide and is based in Cornwall. With the help of the Wiveliscombe Rotary Club in the form of President Tony Hoyle and his wife Jenny, the students familiarised themselves with the ShelterBox concept and the hope that it represents in disaster prone areas through an inspiring assembly. Sufficient money was raised to donate a ShelterBox to Haiti and the students are tracking its progress with interest. Mrs Justine Hallworth of Taunton School International says: ‘The depth of feeling from the student body was overwhelming in response to the horrific images and stories in the media. Despite their diverse national backgrounds they worked together well to plan and implement the fundraising campaign and have responded in a heartfelt way to this international disaster. The assistance of the Wiveliscombe Rotary Club helped to bring the ShelterBox to life for the students and acted as an extra stimulus to their efforts.’ |
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