Remembering Richelle Gyau-Awuah

This term, the Junior School is coming together to honour the memory of Richelle Gyau-Awuah, a much-loved Year 1 teacher who inspired so many through her kindness, creativity, and passion for gardening. To celebrate her love of nature and her care for others, we’ll be holding two special fundraisers that reflect her spirit of giving and growth.

1. The Peace of Mind Foundation

Throughout the term, we will be supporting the Peace of Mind Foundation, a charity that helps Australian families affected by brain cancer. The foundation provides emotional support, counselling, retreats, and financial assistance to families during incredibly difficult times. It also funds research and raises awareness to bring hope to those in need.

The Peace of Mind Foundation has a special place in our community, as it supported Mrs Gyau-Awuah and her family throughout last year and this year. By supporting this charity, we continue her legacy of compassion and care.

To donate directly to our Junior School fundraising page, scan the QR code below or follow the link here.

1. Garden Day Fundraiser

To celebrate Mrs Gyau-Awuah’s love of gardening, we’ll also be hosting Garden Day on Wednesday 19 November 2025. On this day, Junior School students and staff are invited to dress in something bright, floral, or garden-inspired—perhaps as a flower, bee, butterfly, gardener, or simply wearing something colourful. Girls who choose to dress up can bring a gold-coin donation, and all money raised from Garden Day will go towards improving the Year 1 balcony garden and cubby area, where 1G was.

We hope this garden will become a space for learning, reflection, and growth – a living reminder of how kindness and care can help beautiful things flourish.

We look forward to seeing everyone’s floral outfits next Wednesday and joining together as a community to remember Mrs Gyau-Awuah.

– Bernadette Weston
Churunga House Patron