Puppet push

By Bridget Cook
STUDENTS from Cranbourne South Primary School were delivered a message about supporting children with cancer in a fun and positive way last week.
The school was joined by three life-sized puppets from McDonald’s Camp Quality Puppets program on Friday 18 November.
The program is an interactive educational program for schools and the children’s hospital, which was designed to facilitate the return of children to school after treatment for cancer.
Since starting in 1988, more than three million children have benefited from the puppet’s message.
With plays addressing bullying, tolerance and acceptance, the puppets educate students to have compassion for children living with cancer and serious illnesses through laughter, fun and unrelenting optimism.
The three mischievous puppets, Kylie, Dean and Melissa, address the myths surrounding cancer and demonstrate how acceptance, encouragement and tolerance are messages everyone can be reminded of.
McDonald’s local licensee Ian Seal said he was delighted that McDonald’s was able to continue supporting the worthwhile program.
“McDonald’s Camp Quality Puppets program is a great way to educate young children on the effects of living with a serious illness by relating to them on a level they understand,” he said.
For further information about the program, volunteering or to fill out a booking request visit www.campquality.org.au