DAWG

As it was world animal day on the fourth of october DAWG set up its yearly innitiative to collect food for the local pound. This is done by means of a competition, each grade level competes for a pizza party by bringing in the most amount of food. Last year organising this took quite some time and effort, however this year with the motivation of the sixth grade participants in the activity it ran extremely smoothly. Their energy is really contrinuting a large amount to the programme. We managed to do what took last years group of grade 11s and 12s 3 weeks in one session. After collecting the food last wednesday not suprisingly GRADE 6 won the competition. We collected a huge amount of food, and medicine and hope to organise a trip for the elective to go and see the pound so they can better understand where their money is going.

WORKING WITH THE BLUE PAW TRUST

We have also been doing some work with the Blue Paw Trust. They came to give the elective a talk about correct care and awareness of street dogs. Unfortunately they arrived late and were unable to talk to the students, but Charlotte and I held a meeting with them in which they provided us with a lot of helpful material, in the form of leaflets and posters, about care etc, that we can use to raise awareness within the school. They also invited us to help out at one of their annual events, the BAUWAUW Street Dog Show. The event was held on Sunday 4th of October in conjuction with world Rabies day. The day showcased the talents of street dogs and promoted the idea of adopting from the street as so many need homes. It was held in a local park in colombo and was a successful day. 2 of our students joined Charlotte Miss Heijnen and I at the fair. Our job was to promote the face painting stall and generally get a feel for their organisation so we will be able to help out next year.

NEXT PLAN

Our next goal is to begin the serious fund raising activities. Miss Shamilla has agreed that if we can raise 25,000 Rs. she will double it, a sum which will enable us to hold the sterilisation. There are also plans to join with HFH in the organisation of a fun run as no one is undertaking the responsibility of holding that this year. The 5k run will without a doubt raise the 20,000 rs. needed to continue.