Service on Site—A Sound Success!

 
Kate Chapman (left), acting deputy principal of Kumbari Avenue School.

Quota's traditional Service-on-Site project became Service-on-Sound at Convention 2006! Quotarians gave the gift of music to intellectually and physically handicapped children in S.E. Queensland. Over 640 CDs, DVDs, and musical instruments were donated by members from around the world and presented on the final day of convention.

Kate Chapman, acting deputy principal of Kumbari Avenue School received the gifts along with several Kumbari students, who performed a song for convention participants called "Five Little Kangaroos." Ms. Chapman spoke passionately about why music programs are so important to the learning and development of special needs children, saying music engages children, builds confidence and contributes to cognitive growth. It helps special educators include and connect with all students, regardless of their disability.

Governor Karen Murphy (above) of District 30, who coordinated the service-on-site project, also addressed the convention saying "By sharing the songs and instruments that reflect your own heritage and contemporary culture, you not only share the gift of music, you also give children a unique glimpse into a world they might never before have encountered. On behalf of every one of the children, I personally thank you for all your donations."

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