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Upper Kedron is celebrating a wave of positive change thanks to the generosity of Cedar Woods’ Ellendale Community Grants. The grants, totalling $10,000, have been distributed to four local groups, empowering them to enhance their programmes and services.

Ferny Grove State School P&C is among the beneficiaries, which received $5,000 to purchase robotics kits. This exciting initiative will expand the school’s digital curriculum, introducing younger students to coding and making learning more engaging. The kits will benefit 300 junior school students, providing valuable hands-on experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Another recipient, Westside Grovely Football Club, received $2,000 to purchase portable aluminium goals. These goals will enhance training sessions for the club’s 250 junior players, aged from under 6 to under 15. By providing smaller, age-appropriate goals, the club aims to make training more realistic and enjoyable for young players.

Ellandale — *Ellendale Development Manager John Kibble and FGSS Principal Matthew*
*Meharg with junior school students.*
*Photo Credit: Supplied*

Samford Netball Club was also awarded a $1,000 grant to replace worn-out field lightbulbs. This investment will improve the quality of lighting for night games, ensuring a safe and enjoyable playing environment for all.

Finally, St John Wood/The Gap Conference of the St Vincent De Paul Society received $2,000 to support its vital work in the community. The funds will cover education costs, living expenses, and purchasing essential items such as sanitary products, nappies, and baby formula.

As Ellendale continues to grow, Cedar Woods remains committed to fostering a sense of belonging and supporting the initiatives that make the community a special place to live.

Published Date 05-September-2024

Ferny Grove State School students and Adopt-a-Cop Senior Constable Wanda Beckett participated in the annual “Walk For Daniel.”

For 10 years now, Ferny Grove State School has been taking part in the annual march in honour of Daniel Morcombe. Daniel was a 13-year-old boy whose life tragically ended after he was abducted on 7 December 2003 whilst on his way to buy Christmas presents for his family.

His parents Bruce and Denise established the Daniel Morcombe Foundation as their way of thanking the community for their support. Today, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is one of the most well-known not-for-profit organisations advocating child safety in Australia.

Every year on the last Friday in October, thousands of people gather and walk donning their red shirts to symbolise child safety awareness — Daniel was wearing a red T-shirt when he went missing.

Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson 2019
Video Credit: Daniel Morcombe Foundation Inc / YouTube

*Photo credit: The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) 2019 / mypolice.qld.gov.au*

“After a walk around the school in a sea of red, student councillors shared messages of child safety and Detective Sergeant Frank Jefferies of the Ferny Grove CPIU spoke to the students to reinforce the three R’s of safety – Recognise, React and Report,” Senior Constable Ricky Blanckensee said.

“This event is so important in supporting the spread of child safety messages in the community, with positive safety conversations as well as honouring the memory of Daniel Morcombe.”

Also present in the event was Inner West Road Policing Unit (RPU), Ferny Grove Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU), and Officer in Charge of Ferny Grove Police Station Senior Sergeant Jeannie Murray

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Upper Kedron Groups Score Big with Ellendale Grants

Ferny Grove State School and Officers Walk for “Daniel”