Weber stock drive raises $3k for school

Stock await sale at Dannevirke Saleyards. The stock were donated by families of Weber School and local farmers to help raise funds for the school.

A stock drive has raised just over $3000 for Weber School.

School families and local farmers donated more than 30 animals for the drive, which were then sold at Dannevirke Saleyards last week.

A spokesperson from the community says community support is “so important for Weber School, and this year’s stock drive was a shining example of that enduring spirit”.

At Dannevirke Saleyards, which sold stock on behalf of Weber School. The stock drive raised just over $3000 for the school.

The stock drive, alongside crutching days and the annual online fundraiser, is a major fundraiser for the school. The funds raised provide essential resources, such as teacher aides, which are not covered by the Ministry of Education.

Wet and cold at Dannevirke Saleyards as the stock sale gets under way. The stock were donated by families of Weber School and local farmers to help raise funds for the school.

The spokesperson says the school board, staff, and especially its students are immensely grateful for the community’s support.

“Special thanks go to Dannevirke Carriers for donating the transport of the animals and to Eugene Pitt - stock agent for Carrfields, for his time and expertise in selling the animals.”