Donating blankets to RSPCA

By Ms Tracey Markovic, Assistant Head of Junior School Operations

Over the past term, our Year 5 students have shown remarkable dedication as they worked steadily to complete their woven snuggle blankets for kittens. We are delighted to share that all blankets have now been finished – each one crafted with care, creativity, and a genuine desire to support our local community.

To mark the completion of this project, Tammy Foley – a representative from the RSPCA ACT, visited Radford last week to collect the students’ handmade blankets.

During the visit, students learned more about the vital role the RSPCA plays in the Canberra region, including how the organisation rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes vulnerable animals. Tammy highlighted the importance of community support, volunteers and education in ensuring the wellbeing of animals across the Territory.

In addition to the blankets, the Radford Service Council (RSC) made a generous financial donation of $400, contributed on behalf of Radford Reaches Out. This donation will assist the RSPCA in continuing their essential work in supporting animals in need.

The blanket initiative, combined with the RSC’s contribution, offered students a meaningful and authentic way to demonstrate that even small acts of service can create far-reaching impact. It also reinforced the core understanding of their Term 4 Unit of Inquiry, Sharing the Planet, in which they explore the central idea that needs drive connection.

Through connecting with the RSPCA, students have seen firsthand how communities respond to different needs – whether offering companionship to the elderly or comfort to animals.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 5 cohort for their compassion, teamwork and commitment to serving others. Their efforts have made a real difference, and the blankets will soon provide warmth, security, and a sense of comfort to kittens awaiting their forever homes.