Wednesday, July 26, 1972
GOVERNMENT LOTTERIES FUND HELPS EQUIP SCHOOL
The Outward Bound School is to receive a grant of almost
$350,000 from the Lotteries Fund for new equipment.
Most of the money will be used to replace the school launch
which is beyond economic repair, and to obtain additional equipment for
a recent expansion of courses.
The new 42 foot launch is being specially modified to meet
the requirements of the school.
The other equipment to be acquired includes canoes, a 30 foot
naval outter and a fast rescue boat.
The School is run by the Outward Bound Trust, a non-profit-making
organisation, for character training and personality development of
young people.
It provides a variety of outdoor activities, including sailing
and cross-country expeditions, and has now extended its activities to
include special courses for girl and handicapped children.
In 1969, the Lotteries Fund made a grant of some $224,000 to
the school for buying basic equipment. Many items acquired then were
second-hand and have now worn out.
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