THINKING outside the box should be the catch cry of 2020 so, with that in mind, a Leeton shire school has done just that.
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With most fundraising options out the window in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions and regulations, the Parkview Public School P&C has come up with a way to still be able to raise money.
The P&C actively raises money for projects, resources and events at the school, but with the pandemic putting a halt to most of the typical ideas, it was time to get creative.
A major online raffle, believed to be the first of its kind for a school in the Riverina region, is now live on Parkview Public's website.
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The ingenious idea means fundraising can continue and it is occurring in a safe way.
It also means all community members can have a crack at winning one of the 10 extraordinary prize packs from the comfort of their own home.
It's as simple as logging on and selecting the number of tickets you wish to purchase - you don't need to have an affiliation with the school, but you will be helping them in the process.
Parkview Public P&C president Rebecca Lashbrook said the idea was to keep funds ticking over in tricky circumstances.
"Our goal is to always do what we can for the school and all of the students," she said.
"That's why we do all of this. All of the money goes directly to the school."
With 10 big prizes on offer there's something on offer for everyone, with everything from an ultimate Weber barbecue and fire pit packs to a sports, esky and smoker barbecue packages all in the line up.
All of this has been made possible by local businesses.
"The businesses in this town, as well as in Griffith have just been amazing with their support of our online raffle," Mrs Lashbrook said.
"Given it's hard times for them this year as well, we've been so overwhelmed by their generosity. Everyone just wants to do their part for the kids. It's amazing."
Tickets are available for a range of prices:
- $5 one ticket, $12 three tickets, $20 five tickets, $30 eight tickets and $50 15 tickets.
The raffle will be drawn on September 4 as part of Father's Day celebrations at 1.30pm.
Purchase your tickets now by clicking here.
