Greater funding to add a splash of colour to Bendemeer Public School

It's why an injection of $3000 from the February round of Greater Bank's #GreaterNewEngland community funding program has been so warmly received and is set to make a significant impact on the school.

The school's P&C took out the public vote and major prize for the month, ahead of the runners-up, Armidale Campdraft Club and Joblink Plus, who each received a $1000 share.

Bendemeer Public School P&C Secretary, Mrs Edwina Byrne said that funding for schools is based on student enrolment numbers, and given they are a small school, the P&C plays an important fundraising role in the community.

"We are very fortunate to have a dedicated and committed P&C that works tirelessly to provide the school and students with those additional 'nice to have' items that many schools in larger regional and metro-based schools take for granted," Mrs Byrne said.

"Being a small community, fundraising can be a challenge when we are reaching out to the same people on a regular basis."

"The #GreaterNewEngland program was such a simple way for our community, along with their family and friends, to band together and vote for our P&C for a chance to win this much needed funding. We cannot thank you enough."

The P&C has earmarked part of the funding for a major project that will see the installation of shade within the school playground, library books and a student vote for a mural to brighten the school grounds.

"With guidance from Tamworth Art Gallery, we are hoping to engage some local artists to produce a large mural in the school grounds where students can be involved with the installation," Mrs Byrne said.

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"It will be a great project to engage all our students and add a wonderful splash of colour to the school grounds."

Greater Bank's Regional Sale Manager, Jennifer Smith, was delighted that the #GreaterNewEngland program was again providing a significant impact to a small group.

"For nearly five years now we have seen the wonderful benefits that this program is providing for community groups right across the New England," Ms Smith said.

"Bendemeer Public School P&C is another group that works so hard to raise funds to support their students and we know this injection of funds will make a huge impact on their small but passionate community."

The March round of the #GreaterNewEngland program is now open with Farrer School Foundation Inc, Step Up Gunnedah and Armidale Youth Futures each vying for a share in the $5000 funding.

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