SCOREBOARD BECOMES A BIG SCREEN FOR A GREAT CAUSE
MOVIE ON THE MAIN RAISES $ 4500 FOR THE INDIGENOUS LITERACY FOUNDATION
Continuing the work of the boys of yesteryear , the current group of Scotch Prefects was eager to maintain the much-loved Movie on the Main . In combination with a casual clothes day for boys , on Friday 19 March the broader Scotch community supported remote Indigenous communities by viewing the film Rams , screened on the Main Oval scoreboard , where funds raised were donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation .
The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is a not-for-profit charity that has gifted over 357,000 culturally appropriate books to more than 400 remote Indigenous communities and service organisations across Australia . The charity is currently working towards the goal of raising $ 350,000 to gift 35,000 books . Representing up to 26 Aboriginal languages , the Indigenous Literacy Foundation has published more than 103 books , which helps communities lead their own literacy journeys .
On a still autumn evening , assembled beneath a glittering sunset on the Main Oval , the Scotch Family made a welcome return after a difficult absence last year . Those who attended were treated to an engaging Australian tale of two estranged brothers battling to save their flock of sheep , their family , and their community .
With more than 200 tickets sold , and over $ 4500 raised across the entire day , the events demonstrated the wonderful ability of the Scotch community to come together . It all culminated in a perfect opportunity to recline on the beautifully maintained Main Oval , and to be entertained by a presentation on our modern scoreboard , all the while raising money for a worthwhile charity .
ALEX MEGGITT – YEAR 12 ( SCHOOL VICE CAPTAIN )
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