The fifth Sgt. Matthew Locke MG Charity Match has been set for the 23rd February 2013. We are currently negotiating with the Defence Force and along with Army hope to have Navy and Airforce teams on the paddock next February. If you would like to sponsor or support us in anyway please contact:-

Debbie Locke

68 Elizabeth Ave

Forest Hill, NSW, 2651

0429977959

debbielocke@bigpond.com

Army Thunder enquiries can be directed to Maj. Al Lynch al.lynch@defence.gov.au and Bellingen Magpies enquiries to skglyde@bigpond.com

We are hoping that once again we can lend our support to Legacy, the Grub Club and local organisations.

When you think of giving a gift to someone who has everything at Christmas time perhaps gift them the present that just keeps on giving? A donation to the Grub Club can assist the students of Bei Cala in the following ways. We use your donation to support the ongoing project in East Timor.

$5 can buy school books and pencils for a student.

$20 can buy a school uniform for a student.

$30 can buy sporting equipment for a school.

$50 can by a guitar for the schools music program.

$100 can buy furniture for the classroom.

$350 can train a person in a future career such as teaching, health training or mechanic.

Simply go to our contacts and donations page and follow the directions. You can direct deposit to our bank account or send a cheque or money order. Then email your details so a receipt can be provided. 100% of funds raised are spent on our programs. Your gift is representative of the educational activities that your donation will support.

View of school building November 2012

I have received regular correspondence from our Project Manager Jino Pereira in East Timor who has visited the site of the school recently and sent back these photos. As you can see the school now has a roof. They are still waiting on a loader for assistance in filling the foundations to floor level but the roof is on. This is a great relief as rainy season is nearly upon us and it means that the school can be finished no matter what the weather. Congratulations and keep up the good work to the community of Bei Cala. Meantime back home we continue to fundraise in order to finish and furnish the school.

The Grub Club committee has agreed to award students in Year 7, 8 and 9 for academic achievement at the end of the school year. Jino is also overseeing this activity and will be in consultation with Principal and Teachers and available at the ceremony. We look forward to hearing who the first recipients are. The Grub Club also decided to award, The Sgt. Matthew Locke English Prize to the student who makes the most progress in learning English and a Community Service Award to the student who gives back to their community. We will publish results once received. Best wishes to all students. View of Verandah November 2012

From D Locke 17th November 2012