Working hard in Term 2

Unfortunately Jarius had to go home because he was sick. We will work out something for him next semester. He was working so hard and deserves a break

The girls play a curtain raiser game at the Gabba before the Lions game on 25th May. We explained that they could not come down to Brisbane for the practices so the Lions sent a player up to train with them at Downlands. 'Tiwi Magic" he was heard to exclaim!

Josetta was at Toowoomba TAFE today to enroll in a course. Tiwi kids face a Lead Ceiling blocking employment back home. For 40 years Tiwi have come down to Southern Schools, but Nguiu jobs all go to Non-Tiwi , because they are considered more qualified.

We feel we should commence vocational training while they are at Downlands. Josetta has been at Downlands for two years now - she is challenging the all time record established by Sebastian Rioli.

AbStudy will not cover TAFE fees. AbStudy does not cover Downlands fees, but Downlands don't care, they are just pleased to have Tiwi kids at the school. We will need to pay another $200 for Josetta to commence the TAFE course. We are also paying for Noreen to learn the piano. the teacher believes she has talent. We have to encourage and savor talent and grasp opportunity where ever because success bring confidence.

Please pray for Jarius. He was as good a kid as we have had down here.

If you are free to help fund this project, go to Vinnie's website: https://www.vinnies.org.au/show_appeal.cfm?table=appeals&parentid=0&id=43