Victim Support 5c Coin Collection

29 November 2005

Victim Support launched a nationwide competition inviting all primary and intermediate schools in New Zealand to collect 5c coins before they go out of circulation in July next year.

Schools from all over New Zealand have collected 5c coins to win breakfast and a coaching session with the stars of New Zealand cricket.

The competition is a joint initiative between State, NZ Cricket and Victim Support, with the State Domestic Cricket teams forming the basis of the prize in each of the six regions.

The schools who have won in each region are:

Region

School

Breakfast Date

Wellington

Tawhai Primary, Upper Hutt

30 November 2005

Canterbury

Paparoa Street School, Christchurch

1 December 2005

Auckland

Torbay Primary School, Auckland

2 December 2005

Northern Districts

Taiho Primary School, Wairoa

9 December 2005

Central Districts

Raureka School, Hastings

9 December 2005

Otago

Rotary Park School

16 December 2005

“Victim Support is delighted that the schools community have so enthusiastically and generously collected 5c coins to help us continue to support all people in the community affected by crime and trauma”; said Heather Verry, Public Relations Manager.

“It has also been a great opportunity for the pupils of local schools to meet the stars of New Zealand cricket. The winning schools are excited about having their hero’s visit their school for breakfast.”

Breakfast will commence at most schools at 8.30 a.m. followed by a coaching session and a game with the kids.