"The Civics for Life Campaign" CEFA School Parliaments (CSPs):
The 'Civics for Life' 2009 campaign was designed to fund CEFA School Parliaments (CSPs) K-12 in Australian schools. The focus for 2009 was to support the establishment of parliaments in disadvantaged, geographically remote schools with high indigenous population. The campaign raised nearly $350,000. Over 250 schools and their teachers from across Australia were trained by the initiatives National Director, Mr Don Perna, on how to establish a CEFA School Parliament. This Chart lists hundreds of wonderful CEFA supporters many of whom mentored the beginning of a new school parliament in their nominated school.  | |  | Mrs Julie Lowy, a Major Sponsor for CEFA School Parliaments (CSPs)
16 Schools | | Lady Mary Fairfax AC, a Major Sponsor for the CEFA School Parliaments (CSPs)
10 disadvantaged schools |
Mr Norman Pollack, Tered Pty Ltd, sponsored twelve schools parliaments. Mr Pollack's testimonial, in a letter accompanying his generous donation has beautifully expressed what CEFA is trying to do through setting up parliaments in schools across Australia. It has motivated and encouraged the entire CEFA team to work harder and better. 19 February 2009 Dear Kerry, Please find enclosed a cheque to help the Constitution Education Fund set up more Parliamentary Clubs. I am very impressed by the work you are doing, especially the way you concentrate on disadvantaged schools. Listening to the speeches at the Award Ceremony last year, I was impressed by the knowledge displayed by the young people in your programmes, and was very proud that I had been able to contribute in a tiny way to this important aspect of their education. While I enjoyed attending that event, I want to make it clear that I do not want to receive continual recognition for my donations with repeated awards, and make this donation (and may make others) content with the certificate you have already presented to me. We are often told of the futility of donating one more last meal to starving people, compared to teaching them to feed themselves. Even better, in the long term, is developing a society in which everyone knows how to participate and prosper. While experiential learning about our Constitution might seem unconnected to daily life, such practical knowledge underpins the wellbeing of the community. The future of Australia as a prosperous, egalitarian democracy depends on universal understanding of our social systems. From what I have seen of the results of your work, I am optimistic for the future. I only regret that I lack the ability to contribute in a more practical way. Yours sincerely, Norman F Pollack
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