This week, our Zoom meeting will feature Sophie Nolan, a former student at Toorak College who is currently studying forensic science at Monash University. Sophie specializes in coronary heart disease research. Despite the cancellation of the National Youth Science Forum in 2019 due to bushfires, Sophie's passion for science has not wavered. She approached us for financial support to attend a STEM conference in Canberra, and our youth committee has approved some support, with additional funds from the Toorak Collegians.

 

Community Involvement:

• We're currently involved in several programs for Year nine students at Peninsula School. One of our projects is environmental, where students are helping to revegetate an area along the Moorooduc railway line. We've planted hundreds of indigenous plants and grasses, and we're now weeding to allow the plants to thrive.

 

• Another program involves students making sandwiches, which our Rotary volunteers deliver to primary schools in the area. This provides lunch to primary students who, for various reasons, may not have anything to eat. We drive to schools as far away as Carrum Downs and Bonbeach. It's a great opportunity for us to interact with young people, especially during the environmental activities, where they share stories about their lives.

 

Exciting Fundraising Project:

 

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new fundraising project in development: a fashion parade! We're aiming to host the parade in September, and key decisions have already been made. Stay tuned for more details!

 

Looking forward to seeing you all at the Zoom meeting!

 

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