Interacting with service & leadership
Making a difference in the community while developing leadership skills is the focus of a new initiative at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, with students forming a new Interact Committee in partnership with the Rotary Club of Traralgon.
Open to Year 9, 10 and 11 students, the club aims to bring together young people who are passionate about volunteering, organising events and supporting worthwhile causes within the broader community. Guided by Rotary mentors and St Paul’s educators, students will have opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills while embracing the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”.
As its first activity, the St Paul’s Interact Club organised “Do It For Dolly Day”, raising funds and awareness of staying safe online through a Casual Clothes Day, where secondary students were encouraged to wear blue in support of the cause.
The day also featured a range of student-led fundraising activities, including a bake sale, sausage sizzle, bracelet making and bracelet sales, with the school community enthusiastically supporting the initiative.
The event highlighted the passion of students to stand together for important causes while demonstrating the positive difference young people can make through leadership, teamwork and community service.
The team raised over $1,300 in support of the Do It For Dolly cause.