Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Jungdranung Kids Visit Sydney!

Today, 9 students from Jungdranung Remote Community School in the Kimberley visited Books in Homes at Milsons Point in Sydney. They were accompanied by their Principal Sue Smith and her husband Garry.


Jungdranung is located 150 km east of Kununurra, on a road that can take over 5 hours to navigate.

Map of Jungdranung
 These guys have traveled 15 hours on Sunday to get to Sydney - lets put some perspective into this trip, you can jump on a plane in Sydney and fly for 14-15 hours and arrive in LA or India - this is an enormous effect especially if it's your FIRST trip away from home!!

Photo by Kimberley H
These students had all met the attendance criteria set by the school for the year.


After a good nights sleep, the Jungdranung kids jumped on a ferry from Manly and visited the Taronga Zoo on Monday. Tuesday, they visited the Dinosaurs at the Australian Museum and caught up with Books in Homes for Fish 'n' Chips in our boardroom.

Photo by Kimberley H
Books in Homes volunteer Kimberley, gave lesson in photography!


We all had a fabulous afternoon and hope that you all come back and visit us again soon!!
Photos by Kimberley H

Photo by Kimberley H






Sunday, 16 September 2012

Books in Homes Stroll

Today, Books in Homes Australia gathered a crew of people all dressed in orange T-shirts and orange caps, and participated in the Sydney Running Festival.


Strolling across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, we had our Book Selection Committee member Frank Pearce and his wife Fay, Books in Homes Role Model Chris Cheng and his wife Bini, Books in Homes Role Model Tony Flower's wife Ceri, and their two sons - Joshua and Tallis. We formed quite an eye catching group!


We were not only strolling, we are also fundraising for Plunkett Street Public School! Principal, Elizabeth McGlynn and teacher, Juliet Coyle joined us on this beautiful Sunday morning!


We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to our lightning-fast Books in Homes Strolling Team for helping to make this day so special and successful! We hope to see you again next year!