Newhaven College students have raised nearly $12,000 for the Cancer Council.
Each year, Newhaven College Year 12 Leadership selects a charity to support. This year, Cancer Council was chosen, a reflection of the impact cancer has on people's lives.
The College community raised $11,931 for the Cancer Council. This was the largest amount raised in College fundraising history.
A school spokesperson said the whole school community enjoyed participating in the fundraising, with dress-up days, a Junior School disco, trivia night, raffles and a College staff cake baking competition.
At the Year 12 final assembly, 2024 College Captains Max Arceo, Alice Mabilia, Tom Bird and Tahlia Williams presented a cheque to Cancer Council representative, and long-time parent of Newhaven College, Kelly Fuery.
"I know that selecting Cancer Council Victoria as this year's charity was a deeply personal choice for many students in the Year 12 leadership team, so I extend a heartfelt thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity," said Kelly.
"This gift will help fund much-needed cancer research, it will help educate and inform the community about how we can all help prevent cancer, and it will help ensure that no cancer patient, or their friends or their family, go through a cancer journey alone.
"So, a huge thank you to all college students, staff, families and the extended Newhaven community for all of your hard work to raise this incredible amount.
"You should be really proud. Cancer Council Victoria is truly grateful and I am extremely proud of you all."
Principal Tony Corr expressed his admiration for this year's fundraising efforts.
"Our Year 12 student leaders chose the Cancer Council because our school community has been profoundly affected by cancer.
"They were eager to support an organisation that strives to reduce the impact of cancer on everyone. I am incredibly impressed and proud of our students' dedication to fundraising in such a meaningful area. They deserve to be congratulated."
Mr Corr said the College would like to congratulate the 2024 Year 12 Leadership team.
"They showed dedication, determination and exceptional leadership skills to produce such a fantastic result."
Fundraising for 2025 will be decided by the incoming Year 12 Leadership team early next year.