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Help Douglas begin Grade 9 with a laptop, uniform and books.

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Douglas S. Patterson
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Swansea
I earned a place in Grade 9 at Swansea International School, and I couldn't be prouder. The school has a long list of things I need, including a laptop for the biology course, and a uniform. My mother works two jobs, and the list costs $850, which is more than we have. I love biology and want to become a marine biologist. A laptop will let me do coursework at home instead of waiting for library hours. I'll take care of everything you give me and I promise to work hard. Items on the list: laptop, uniform, shoes, textbooks, calculator and a bag. Where the $850 goes: • Laptop: $360 • School uniform and shoes: $220 • Textbooks and workbooks: $220 • Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $50 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Douglas.

    • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. laptop comes first ($360) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

  • Hope it all works out, Douglas. Hope this works out for you. Love from Ekurhuleni.

    • Lia Irma TanQuestion

      does the money go straight to the school supplier or to you?

      • I pay the school supplier and post the receipt here so you can see where it went. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Sending strength, Douglas. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 21 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

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