By Paige Mason, Hume Leader, Page 27
Three life-sized puppets visited a Gladstone Park school last
week to
deliver a very important message. The McDonald's Camp Quality
Puppets talked
to students at the School of the Good Shepherd about supporting
children living
with cancer and other serious illnesses.
A grade 1 student at the school is battling childhood cancer.
Principal Fran Drysdale said she hoped the performance would help
other students be more understanding.
Ms. Drysale said teachers had explained the student's situation
to others and it was good for them know the reality of cancer.
"We wears a hat all the time and is a really quiet child, and
finds it hard to
articulate," she said.
"We want them to know that some children have health needs, so
we need to look after them differently or do a bit more for
them."
Three mischievous puppets, Kylie, Dean and Melissa, addressed
the myths surrounding cancer and demonstrated acceptance,
encouragement and tolerance.
McDonald's Camp Quality Puppets Victorian coordinator Chris
Curran said the puppets made a great difference.
"Visiting local schools like School of the Good Shepherd allows
us to educate
students through a unique brand of fun therapy and interactivity,"
he said.
If you have a child living with cancer,
learn how the puppets can visit their school.