Early childhood centre children go hard to help others
Following last year’s sell-out show the kids of an Ellerslie early childhood centre are once again taking to the catwalk in aid of charity.
Children at an Ellerslie early childhood centre are getting crafty by designing their own wearable arts creations for a good cause.
Natural Steps is hosting an art exhibition and wearable arts fashion show with all proceeds going to Cure Kids, as part of their annual Red Nose Day campaign.
Centre Director Emma Hopkinson says that following the huge success of the same event last year, they have decided to do it all again for Cure Kids.
“I am amazed at the children’s level of understanding about what Cure Kids do and how by putting on the show and fundraising they are helping this cause,” says Ms Hopkinson.
“Children are very empathetic and love to help others, especially other children.”
With a theme of ocean, land and sky, the children are hard at work creating their costumes which they will display on the “catwalk” at this weekend’s event.
Ms Hopkinson says the sky is the limit for the budding artists, whatever their age.
“The children are creating everything from ducks, lambs and crocodiles to capes with a full nature scene and giant sun hat.
“Even our smallest of infants are on board and love the art experiences that are being provided.”
Each of the 45 children participating will create an original canvas art work which will be for sale prior to the fashion show.
All art work will cost between $5 and $25.
The centre director is looking forward to another successful show and hopes to top last year’s amount raised of $2000.
“Last year’s show was so successful we had people lined up outside the door so this year we have moved venues to accommodate our supporters of this fantastic cause,” says Ms Hopkinson.
Cure Kids CEO, Vicki Lee says this year’s Red Nose Day will be their biggest yet.
“We simply couldn’t fund research into the life-threatening conditions that affect our kids without the help of good sports like the staff, children and parents at Natural Steps – we are thrilled they are joining us to paint the country Red Nose this August.”
Natural Steps wearable arts and fashion show for Red Nose Day is on August 4, at 9.30am at Ellerslie War Memorial Hall, 138 Main Highway, Ellerslie.
Tickets cost $5 each (adults and children) and are available on the door or from Natural Steps office, 163 Main Highway, Ellerslie.
See rednoseday.co.nz for more information on Cure Kids’ Red Nose Day campaign.
