'Make A Wish' Are Sending A Bunch Of Drought Affected Kids On A Holiday!

School kids from drought-addected NSW towns will be treated to take a break on the coast, as part of the State Government's "Wish Upon A Star" initiative. 

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell is asking principals to nominate students, to make up the 150 that will attend the "Schools Spectacular" and enjoy a weekend away. 

“We want to give 150 kids a fun weekend to take their minds off the challenges of the drought for a few days,” Ms Mitchell said.

“They will share the exhilaration of the Schools Spectacular and have a mini holiday at our Sport and Recreation centres.”

The students will come from Dubbo, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga, and spend Friday 22 November at Sport and Recreation Centres at Narrabeen, Broken Bay and Berry, followed by the Schools Spectacular matinee on Saturday, 23 November.

“It will also be a rare chance for these country kids to splash at the beach and try water sports and other activities at the Sport and Recreation Centres,” Ms Mitchell said.

Schools can nominate up to four drought-affected students per school, with nominations wrapping up on the 8th of November. 

Ms Mitchell acknowledged the support of RØDE Microphones will assist with accommodation and catering costs as Rural Initiative Sponsor of Schools Spectacular 2019.

The Schools Spectacular will be staged over four performances at the Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, 22 November (11am and 7.30pm) and Saturday, 23 November (1pm and 7.30pm). Tickets are available here.