Not many primary school students could say they鈥檝e sung for a Queen, a President and a Prime Minister, let alone in the same room and at the same time!
mini传媒 of St Jude choir had that chance at the 92nd Rotary District 9211 Conference in Arusha, held in early May.
The captivating performers passionately delivered the Tanzanian National Anthem for Her Royal Highness Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Burganda, Rotary International President Nominee Sam Owlori and Tanzania鈥檚 Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
Leadership and pride echoed in their tune, setting the score for an exciting three days!听
The conference showcased the best that Rotary International has to offer. Clubs provide an environment for people of many ages to develop new skills, and have a lot of fun, while practicing the Rotary motto: 鈥楽ervice Above Self鈥�. 听
On Saturday May 6, delegates braved the morning chill and painted the town red, marching through Arusha鈥檚 streets donned in bold 鈥楨nd Polio Now鈥� t-shirts which were generously donated by Rotaractors from The University of Canberra.听
Our Rotary Coordinator, Sebastian Cox, glowed with pride as he walked side-by-side with St Jude鈥檚 Interactors.
鈥淭he Polio walk gave Interactors the opportunity to be exposed to Rotary鈥檚 largest project 鈥� End Polio Now.鈥�
鈥淭he eradication of Polio has been Rotary鈥檚 largest project since 1985. Even though the incidence of Polio has reduced by 99.9% since 1985, an additional 1.5 billion dollars is needed to eradicate it completely.鈥�
鈥淭he walk was a highlight of the conference, given that the Rotary Foundation is celebrating 100 years,鈥� Sebastian added.
More than $2000 was raised at the march through the sale of 鈥楨nd Polio Now鈥� Caps.
Vivian Deus, Treasurer of the Rotaract Club of St Jude, says our students鈥� contributions over the weekend were appreciated by all. 听
鈥淓arlyactors were the superstars of the whole conference! Their enthusiasm and stories brought most of the attendees to tears.鈥�
鈥淭hey are living proof that our backgrounds don鈥檛 define us 鈥� our future does,鈥� Vivian enthused.
St Jude鈥檚 boasts the first Earlyact club in the whole district, although many have formed since. 听
Our young representatives spoke fervently on what Earlyact is, the projects they have accomplished and what Rotary, as one of St Jude鈥檚 founding partners, means to them.听
Interactor and conference delegate, Irene agreed with Vivian naming the Earlyact presentation, by far the most inspiring.
鈥淭hey were amazing, fearless and confident. Noreen and Miriam made everyone at the conference smile and laugh.鈥�
鈥淚t鈥檚 clear that St Jude鈥檚 is producing excellent future leaders!鈥澨�
Learn more听about the special relationship between Rotary and our school.
Spread the word听about the success of St Jude's at your local Rotary club! 听
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