topic Re: Something A Bit More Positive in Community Spirit

Something A Bit More Positive

the_great_she_elephant — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:06:36 GMT

Every child at Majella Catholic Primary School received two pairs of shiny new shoes yesterday, thanks to the efforts of teenager Sean Levy.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/23282636/generous-sean-really-is-a-soul-man/

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

cherry*135 — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:10:33 GMT

My goodness, parents eligible for FTB get the generous School Kids Bonus (not canned yet) for school expenses including shoes.. what do they spend it on?

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*crikey*mate* — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:19:56 GMT

What a beautiful caring heart that young man has, eh?

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mtnlane — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:22:22 GMT

It is great to see that the age of the social conscience is present and active in some of the youth of today TGSE,

Well done to that young man. That area has been one of considerable financial and social disadvantage almost since it's creation I believe and his efforts would indeed be welcome.

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

spotweldersfriend — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:24:25 GMT

What mtnlane said:)

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

azureline** — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:27:41 GMT

@am*3 wrote:
My goodness, parents eligible for FTB get the generous School Kids Bonus (not canned yet) for school expenses including shoes.. what do they spend it on?

school fees, book fees, uniforms maybe?

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

the_great_she_elephant — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:32:32 GMT

Some posts just warm the cockles of one's heart, don't they.

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j*oono — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:38:18 GMT

It's lovely She_el. Well done to him. What a wonderful young man.

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freakiness — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:39:46 GMT

@am*3 wrote:
My goodness, parents eligible for FTB get the generous School Kids Bonus (not canned yet) for school expenses including shoes.. what do they spend it on?

Perhaps the parents are from disadvantaged back grounds and don't know the importance of good school shoes.

This thread is about celebrating the young man's deed not about attacking parents we know nothing about.

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

cherry*135 — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:43:03 GMT

@azureline** wrote:
@am*3 wrote:
My goodness, parents eligible for FTB get the generous School Kids Bonus (not canned yet) for school expenses including shoes.. what do they spend it on?
school fees, book fees, uniforms maybe?

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Uniforms & Shoes, school books, school fees ... in that order.

Nothing wrong with wondering why SO MANY children aren't provided with shoes by their own parent(s), which is what this story draws attention to also. Especially since there is a very generous SchoolKids bonus provided by the Govt for this very purpose.

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

the_great_she_elephant — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:46:46 GMT

And still they gaz'd and still the wonder grew,

That one small head could carry all he knew

(From The Village Schoolmaster by Oliver Goldsmith)

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

mtnlane — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:49:37 GMT

With all due respect there is something wrong with wondering that - given that the title of the thread is 'Something a bit more positive'

Perhaps you missed that

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j*oono — Wed, 07 May 2014 07:52:33 GMT

I wonder if those children also have access to iPads and tablets for their homework.

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azureline** — Wed, 07 May 2014 09:21:32 GMT

It's not that generous when you consider the cost of uniforms, fees and books.

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alexander*beetle — Wed, 07 May 2014 09:29:36 GMT

May be they spend it on electriciy and gas bills, rent or mortgage, medical bills, even food! Not everyone has spare money and sometimes bills come in at inconvenient times.

As previously mentioned, what an inspiring young man with a wonderful heart. Instead of querying the parents on where they spent their money he just did what he thought would be a good deed to help out. Interesting concept hey?

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bella_again — Thu, 08 May 2014 01:08:51 GMT

I think its awesome that compassion and empathy are live and well in the world today!! Good on him, to give so freely and willingly!

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imastawka — Thu, 08 May 2014 02:45:22 GMT

A very nice young man and I congratulate him, but

it is a catholic school. Where was their christian spirit?

Why didn't the school do anything before this?

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

*mrgrizz* — Thu, 08 May 2014 02:48:30 GMT

@imastawka wrote:

A very nice young man and I congratulate him, but

it is a catholic school. Where was their christian spirit?

Why didn't the school do anything before this?

they need to invest in gold for the vatican

Re: Something A Bit More Positive

cherry*135 — Thu, 08 May 2014 05:05:58 GMT

The children now have two pairs of shoes by kind donation by a young man. What are they going to wear when those shoes wear out? Thi s a short term fix, pat on the back for the kind donor. Not going to provide shoes for these kids in future years.

I am more concerned that so many children don't have shoes to wear long term, than a 5 second how wonderful this donation is comment. How does that help them next time their shoes wear out?

The school, community, businesses need to fundraise or donate ongoing to help these children.

Lots of low income people buy their children's school shoes from places like Kmart at a cheap price. At $400 approx p.a. in the past for the school kids bonus for each primary school child that is more than enough to cover one pair of shoes. More than 1 child in a family, higher rate for secondary adds up to a lot per household to cover other school items... The SchoolKids bonus is not intended for electricity or other household expenses.

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azureline** — Thu, 08 May 2014 05:25:17 GMT

Perhaps it gives the families a bit of saving time? so they can buy shoes.

$400 would be all spent on a uniform in a school like that. The school also offers assistance to those who can't afford full fees so I guess they can't provide shoes as well.

None of that is of any consequence, in relation to saying well done to that young man!