Rocky's sweet girls

So the students from the Agricultural Science committee, supported by teachers Melissa Jansen and Ku Lacey, took some positive action and decided to raise funds for the Buy a Bale charity.

Recently more than 25 students helped cook brownies, jam drops, toffees, caramel slice, and Anzac Biscuits and sold them at the Handmade Market Expo in Rockhampton last weekend.

So far these students have raised $1077 from sales and donations throughout the day, with a dollar for dollar match made by keen local school supporter Kelvin Pilcher.

Happy customers at the Rockhampton Girls Grammar School’s Handmade Market Expo stall.

The Buy a Bale was chosen as the recipient of the girls efforts as they are aware that farmers are the backbone of our country, and their fundraising donations will be distributed through the purchasing of hay, litres of diesel, and gift cards for groceries and clothing.

“These girls were exceptional on Saturday, and were always looking for ways to help and promote our cause,” Mrs Lacey said.

“It really was great to see so many enthusiastic young ladies that were willing to give up time on their weekend to help fundraise.”

“We all understand first hand, the effects of drought on farmers and graziers, and we decided we should find a way to help,” said Agricultural Science prefect Loretta Hicks, Rubyvale.

Chelsea Bligh,Woorabinda, Loretta Hicks, Rubyvale, Abigail Donaldson, Argyll, Tyler Robertson, Capella, and Brooke Brummel, Bananak, get hands on in the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Rockhampton Girls Grammar school principal said regional Australia nurtures strength of spirit, ingenuity, resilience, and courage in its women.

“We know that girls can do anything, and that they are capable of supporting their home communities in authentic practical ways,” she said.