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St Brendan’s students fundraise in footy colours

By Grace Carter

Sep 24, 2025

St Brendan’s Primary School students Lucy Clark and Lucy D’Alessandro were in the navy blue at Footy Colours Day. Photo by Contributed

By donning their favourite footy team colours, students at St Brendan’s Primary School raised money for a local cause close to their hearts.

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Each year in term three students raise money to support a local or diocesan cause, and 2025 was no different as they celebrated their annual Footy Colours Day on Friday, September 19.

This year students chose to fundraise for Azem Almez, and dedicate the day to his work with charity People Supporting People.

They raised $843 for the local not-for-profit organisation, which raises money for local soup kitchens and other people in need.

Leading up to the day, senior students created fundraising posters that were displayed around the school.

They were inspired by Sister Agnes Murphy, who visited the school in the lead-up to the day to share her wisdom and insight into the work of Mercy founders.

The school also welcomed state Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe for its fundraising presentation, where she spoke to students about kindness and the importance of giving, and that even a little can go a long way.