I will hand-write my note and upload a photo
Step 1. Write your note. These note writing tips can help...
NOTE-WRITING TIPS
- Keep your note simple and within one page. Often simple messages mean the most.
- Remember that refugees come from a variety of backgrounds and aren’t refugees forever. Don’t assume anything about their faith or culture. Keep it light and focus on encouragement and support.
- Avoid writing ‘welcome to Australia’ because some kids might have been in Australia for a while already.
- Presume they speak English; most of the kids we support are bilingual or trilingual!
- Create as many notes as you like, and encourage others to get involved. We have hundreds of kids we want to reach.
- Have fun! Feel free to decorate your note or add pictures to it. The brighter, the better!
Step 2. Take a photo of your note, following these framing guidelines...
Perfect!
Wrong angle and too close; words cut off
Photo on an angle, framing too wide
Shadow on note and too much background
Step 3. Upload the photo below, and RMCC will print it out and put it into a child’s backpack.
You can help even more!
Kids from refugee and migrant backgrounds often face financial constraints. Starting school in a new country without the necessary school materials keeps them from actively engaging in their study, and adds extra pressure on an already nerve-wracking day.
To ensure RMCC kids aren’t at a material disadvantage to their classmates, we give them a backpack containing all the materials they need for the year. By helping us stock these backpacks, you’re equipping these children with the tools and resources they need to engage in their education. These materials, together with your notes, will make a child feel like they truly belong, and give them hope about their future.
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