Monday, December 26, 2005
Thanks from District Governor
DG Chris and the District Team extend their congratulations and thanks to the Yorkshire School Committee of Ian Carling (Chairman), Andrew Cole, Mike Deen, Sue Hall, Vaughan Houldsworth and Keith Lister for all their hard work in bring the appeal to a very successful conclusion. They are to be congratulated on their dedication and efforts over the last seven months or so.
Thanks are also extended to the Sponsor Rotary Clubs, Schools, Businesses and individuals without whose support the funds could not have been raised.
Thanks are also extended to the Sponsor Rotary Clubs, Schools, Businesses and individuals without whose support the funds could not have been raised.
Thank you from Sri Lanka
A big thank you from Rotarian PDG Ravi Ravindran the Chairman of the Apex Commitee (organisers in Sri Lanka of the rebuilding of the schools) to all District Rotary Clubs and Yorkshire Schools who have donated and participated in the appeal, for their hard work in raising the sum of £200,000.00p. He stated "Your mail yesterday & today truly brought Christmas home to us in a real sense."
He then whent on to thank the committee for working on a plan to reach the high goal that we had set ourselves - brilliant.
He then whent on to thank the committee for working on a plan to reach the high goal that we had set ourselves - brilliant.
Jumble Sale
The Rotary Club of Keighley held an old fashioned jumble sale in December at The Salvation Army Hall in Keighley and raised £233.00p. All the proceeds from the sale have been donated to the school in Sri Lanka appeal.
A big thank you to Rotarians in Keighley.
A big thank you to Rotarians in Keighley.
Tsunami Candles
Tsunami KSV rebuild candles to be lit today (boxing day 26th December - twelve month aniversary of the Asian Tsunami) in memory of the thousands of people who lost their lives or who lost loved ones, parents, siblings or friends in the worst natural disaster ever to hit south east asia on this day in 2004.
We believe that with the construction of the new Yorkshire school this will give the people of Kalawanchikudy in Sri Lanka hope for the future.
We believe that with the construction of the new Yorkshire school this will give the people of Kalawanchikudy in Sri Lanka hope for the future.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Christmas Gift
As an alternative to receiving a gift this Christmas Geoff & Judy Thomas asked for the monies to be donated to the Rotary School - Thank you both for the kind donation of £50.00p
Thank you also goes to Brenda Marsh who has also made a personal donation of £50.00p for the school this Christmas.
The children of Kalawanchikudy, Sri Lanka, thank everyone who has made a donation to the "Yorkshire School" it has given them the fantastic gift of education this Christmas.
Thank you also goes to Brenda Marsh who has also made a personal donation of £50.00p for the school this Christmas.
The children of Kalawanchikudy, Sri Lanka, thank everyone who has made a donation to the "Yorkshire School" it has given them the fantastic gift of education this Christmas.
Long term relationships
Another Yorkshire School signs up for a long term relationship with our new school in Sri Lanka.
Aspin Park Primary School in Knaresborough have stated that they are interested in developing a longer term relationship through Rotary with the Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka.
Driffield School has pledged its support for the Rotary Sri Lanka school project - The headteacher MW Green quotes "I have discussed your proposal with the Student Executive Council and they are pleased to be able to donate the proceeds raised from their non-uniform day, which will be held on the last day of the summer term 2006. The Council have asked me to pass on their very best wishes to you with your endeavours"
A big thank you from the KSV committee to the school and its Student Executive.
Aspin Park Primary School in Knaresborough have stated that they are interested in developing a longer term relationship through Rotary with the Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka.
Driffield School has pledged its support for the Rotary Sri Lanka school project - The headteacher MW Green quotes "I have discussed your proposal with the Student Executive Council and they are pleased to be able to donate the proceeds raised from their non-uniform day, which will be held on the last day of the summer term 2006. The Council have asked me to pass on their very best wishes to you with your endeavours"
A big thank you from the KSV committee to the school and its Student Executive.
Friday, December 23, 2005
Gold Sponsor to the Rescue
With only 3 days to go and our total over £175,000, but struggling, Father Christmas came to the rescue in the form of the Beecroft Charity Trust. We received a very positive response to our approach, the Trustees were very impressed with the project and we are delighted to have them as partners. With their assistance and other outstanding donations to be confirmed we have reached the target of £200,000 to ensure the school will be completed.
Work is progressing on the school and we have advised our Fellow Rotarians in Sri Lanka the good news. We will be thinking of them on Boxing Day, the Anniversary of the Tsunami
Work is progressing on the school and we have advised our Fellow Rotarians in Sri Lanka the good news. We will be thinking of them on Boxing Day, the Anniversary of the Tsunami
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Antique club donation
Gargrave antique clubs speaker last month has donated his fee to the Rotary school appeal, we thank him for this generous donation.
Appeal over £174,000
Donations and pledges continue to be received as the appeal approaches the close. Keep the money coming in as every penny counts
ITV donates to School
On 22nd September ITV celebrated it's 50th anniversary and we are delighted that ITV Yorkshire has decided in their special year to be a partner in supporting the Yorkshire school appeal.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
£172,216 and still rising
NOT MANY SHOPPING DAYS (OR DONATING DAYS) LEFT TO CHRISTMAS. HOPE YOU HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT THIS YEAR-
THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
Monday, December 19, 2005
Fun all day at the Airedale Heifer
Today Monday 19th December is the day to attend the Airedale Heifer, Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Near Keighley - they are holding a fun day for adults and children to raise monies for the Yorkshire School, lots of childrens events have been organised in a tepee including face painting, bauble painting and christmas card competions, this includes an attendance by Santa.
You can also buy a brick for the school by adding your name to the sketch of a school, available also are books of christmas carols, candles and calenders.
All monies raised to be donated to the Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka.
Every one is welcome this will be a great event for all the family !!
You can also buy a brick for the school by adding your name to the sketch of a school, available also are books of christmas carols, candles and calenders.
All monies raised to be donated to the Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka.
Every one is welcome this will be a great event for all the family !!
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Appeal surges through £168,000
Only 8 Days left but signs looking very positive indeed. 50 RotaryClubs are now Sponsors for the new school and continue to provide tremendous financial support.
Rotarians make a difference, because they make it happen
Rotarians make a difference, because they make it happen
Friday, December 16, 2005
Appeal now over £165,000
Thanks to further support from Schools and Rotary clubs the appeal total is now increasing more quickly but only 10 days left
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Continued support.
Several schools throughout Yorkshire have indicated that they would like to build a long term relationship and support the new school in Sri Lanka , their intention is to nominate the school as an on-going charity and to create links between pupils.
These schools include South Craven Technology School & Sutton in Craven Primary School, Nr Skipton. Hill House St Mary's School in Doncaster. Kings Mill School and Nafferton Primary School in Driffield.
Thank you all these schools for your continued support.
These schools include South Craven Technology School & Sutton in Craven Primary School, Nr Skipton. Hill House St Mary's School in Doncaster. Kings Mill School and Nafferton Primary School in Driffield.
Thank you all these schools for your continued support.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Appeal now exceeds £160,000
BUT ONLY 13 DAYS LEFT!!!!!
Carols for Sri Lanka school
Young Musicians from Aspin Park Primary school, Knaresborough gave an excellent performance last night when funds were raised for the Sri Lanka School. Both the choir and orchestra were a joy to listen to and over £100 was raised at the evening.
Keep up the good work.
Friday, December 09, 2005
This is What it is all about!!!
At the Official Opening of Randome School a 14 year old student of the school, Imesha Udhari de Soysa, delivered the vote of thanks in impeccable English and her style and delivery far belied her years. She struck a chord in the hearts of her audience when she said, “You have built us a new palace in place of our school and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts” “We will repay you in the only way we can – by studying hard and excelling in our examinations,” said the young girl who dreams of becoming a Doctor one day!
Click on the Link to Rotary Sri Lanka web for full story of Opening
Click on the Link to Rotary Sri Lanka web for full story of Opening
Medieval Market to help raise funds for school
Skipton Rotary is to have a stall at the Skipton Medieval Market on Sunday 11th Deember to raise funds for the Yorkshire School - we are expecting a very busy day selling candles, calendars and bricks for the school.
If you fancy a day out call and make a donation to this very worth while cause.
If you fancy a day out call and make a donation to this very worth while cause.
Saturday, December 03, 2005
FIRST SCHOOL COMPLETED!!! - Well Done North Devon Schools
On the 8th of December Randombe, a small town in the South of Sri Lanka, will be the focus of a host of visitors from home and overseas.
Rotary Sri Lanka chose Randombe Junior School as the starting point of their “Schools Re-awaken Project” – an initiative that will enable nearly 12,000 children to go back to their very own ‘model’ schools.
One of the first items on the day’s programme will be the unveiling of a specially commissioned monument with a threefold dedication. The monument is in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the tsunami, in celebration of those who survived; and in gratitude to those special people who helped build the new school. Among those present on the occasion will be representatives from North Devon Schools in the UK who sponsored the cost of rebuilding the school.In the last few weeks, this usually sleepy village, has been the scene of frenetic activity as workmen rushed to complete the construction in time for the ceremonial opening.
The new school is now the focus of the entire village; teachers, students, parents, and well wishers are all lending a hand to put the finishing touches to the school.
Rotary Sri Lanka chose Randombe Junior School as the starting point of their “Schools Re-awaken Project” – an initiative that will enable nearly 12,000 children to go back to their very own ‘model’ schools.
One of the first items on the day’s programme will be the unveiling of a specially commissioned monument with a threefold dedication. The monument is in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the tsunami, in celebration of those who survived; and in gratitude to those special people who helped build the new school. Among those present on the occasion will be representatives from North Devon Schools in the UK who sponsored the cost of rebuilding the school.In the last few weeks, this usually sleepy village, has been the scene of frenetic activity as workmen rushed to complete the construction in time for the ceremonial opening.
The new school is now the focus of the entire village; teachers, students, parents, and well wishers are all lending a hand to put the finishing touches to the school.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Toy Sale for Sri Lanka
Otley Street Nursery held a toy sale for the Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka last month and raised £84.74p a great effort from such a small school - A big thank you to all.
KSV Candles & Calendars in Mongolia.
On a recent charity horse riding holiday in Mongolia a Skipton Rotarian took our Yorkshire School in Sri Lanka candles & calendars as gifts for the local Rotarians, they thought the school was a brilliant scheme to support and donated £50.00p to the appeaL.
Thank you Rotary in Mongolia.
Thank you Rotary in Mongolia.
