World Vision 40 Hour Famine

In my first year as Teacher in Charge (TIC) of both the Mission Council and World Vision, I am impressed by the heart of our students and the wider KingsWay community. We have a mission, “To be a Christian community of learning that nurtures young people towards their full potential as servant leaders in the Kingdom of God”. It has been amazing to see our students acting according to this purpose to serve those needing greater access to safe water in communities worldwide.

This year, we have seen the development of World Vision Student Councils across all school syndicates. This has enabled leadership opportunities for our students and greater peer influence, which is essential in making a meaningful impact. The Primary, Middle and Junior Secondary Schools led by these councils held many events, including mufti days, chores for change, quizzes, scavenger hunts, and a bucket on a teacher to raise money. The Senior School ran a couple of mufti days and had its annual World Vision Quiz, which was well-attended and raised a significant amount of money towards the cause.

I want to honour the Mission Council leaders Karla De Wet and Connor Thompson, who empowered the student movement across the campuses. Other Mission Council members, Chanel Frauendorf, Esther Kimlee, Isla Lewis, Caelan Seet, and Makayla Tong, served across the different schools and events. Jemma Dinnen, Bonnie Shotbolt, Angela Hunt, Elizabeth Raikes, and Sharon Young were teachers who put in countless hours to help student councils.

The amount fundraised was just over $35,000, which is an amazing effort from our students! World Vision awarded KingsWay School with the Platinum Award for 2023. 

To God be the glory as He takes this seed and does far beyond what we could think or ask for the benefit of others.

James Forrest
Senior School TIC - World Vision 40 Hour Famine