For the twenty second consecutive year, the students of St. Theresa College Girls’ Secondary in conjunction with GestFest collected donations for Voluntary groups. The students did a lot to encourage people to donate monetary contributions towards charity in aid of Malta Community Chest Fund, Caritas (Malta), Cystic Fibrosis, Dogs Trust and the school benevolent fund. The handsome sum of €9,900 was collected.

The theme as usual was ‘ Nigri Biex Nghin … Ghinni Habib’, ( I’ll run to help …Help me friend!). This campaign started last month with a symbolic FUN RUN of 1.5Km followed by a Car and Pet show.

On this occasion some 850 students coming from St. Theresa College: Primary schools of B’Kara, Lija, Sta. Venera, Msida, St. Theresa Girls’Sec., Ta’ Paris Sec. Boys, Sta. Venera Sec. Boys, St. Michael Foundation, made this a memorable day from start to finish.

This fun run was also attended by the beneficiaries namely, Director Fr. Karm Farrugia for Caritas (Malta), Ms. Estelle Duca for Dogs trust and Ms.Jostte Falzon, Chairperson, for Cystic Fibrosis. Ms. M. Pace, Head of school, Dr. Frank Fabri, Principle of St. Theresa College and Ms. Helen Damato, Commissioner for children presided over the activity. The entertaining part was highlighted by a display of St. Theresa gymnastic group, singers and dancers as well. Ms Kathleen Mamo, a school teacher and other students presented the programme. There was also an art exhibition held by the students and their teachers. St. Theresa College Head Girl read a passage on the aim the FUNRUN.

The St. Theresa teachers and administration together with the direction of Pembroke Athleta – Athletic & Triathlon club gave a well organised FUN RUN race around the school including the entertaining activities. The Police force and the Teachers race officials gave us an excellent job. Thanks to Balzan and B’Kara local councils for their help.

They said that they would “also like to thank the main sponsor of this event by means of The School Tuck Shop.Other support sponsors include Kyocera mita copiers, UV Print Qormi, Urban Jungle Street Stores, Nike sports wear, JB Group, Kinder Sorpresa, Yorkie Clothing, Paul & Waters Perfumery, Maltarama travel agency, Pace School Uniforms, Paradise Bay Resort Hotel, Green supplies Ltd, A to Z electronics, Buttigieg Insurance Ltd, Xuereb Installations Ltd, Palmyra Printers, Corinthia Palace Hotel, Gillieru Restaurant, Big Bon and San Michel table water.”

Claudia Scerri of class 4.7, who collected the sum of €170 was presented with a trophy and a t-shirt by Paul & Waters Perfumery. She was declared as the most dedicated Charity fun runner.

The sun collected was divided as follows: Malta Community Chest Fund €3960, Caratis Malta €2475, Cystic Fibrosis Trust €990, Dogs Trust €990 and the Mriehel School Benevolent Fund (that assist students with special needs) €1485.The Directors of the Voluntary Institutions and Head of school were presented with these donations. Also present for this event were the Directors of voluntary Groups, the School Council, the School Management Team and Teachers.

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