Congratulations to Warekila Pre School for receiving the March 2024 Noel Jones Community Support Program Grant. Warekila Pre School, located in Nunawading, has a strong focus on play based learning where they provide a rich and varied learning environment which allows long periods of uninterrupted play for both indoor and outdoor settings. One of the schools other strong focuses is community involvemement, saying “Our kindergarten community is of great value, and we strengthen it by promoting respect, connection, kindness, democracy and the celebration of cultural diversity and identity amongst children, families and staff.”
The grant will be used towards upgrading items at the kinder, with the school saying “Thanks Noel Jones for the grant! Our kindergarteners are so excited to get a new rug for our group times and a fairy garden set up in our kinder yard. We can’t wait for our kinder to look bright and colourful!”
Noel Jones Community Support Program
The Noel Jones Community Support Program supports three main groups in our communities:
• Charity Groups and Events
• Junior Sports Stars and Clubs
• Schools and Kinders
Allocation
Each month one grant of $1000 is awarded with each monthly recipient going into the draw for a further yearly grant of $5000.
How
A percentage of each sale made through the Noel Jones network is apportioned to Noel Jones CSP to support our local communities.
How to apply for a grant
If your organisation or event falls within our support categories you may apply for a Noel Jones CSP grant. Applicants can apply once per financial quarter, (and will need to reapply each quarter to be reconsidered for the next round of grants) with nominations being judged on the following criteria:
– Groups and organisations that aim to support and strengthen our local communities
– Groups and organisations that are in close proximity to the Noel Jones network
– Groups and organisations that provide opportunities for Noel Jones staff to participate and volunteer
To learn more about the Noel Jones Community Support Program visit
www.noeljones.com.au/communitysupportprogram
