School suffers in door-knocking scam

Woy Woy South Public School principal Mr Terry Greedy has warned local residents to be aware of young people door knocking to collect money for the school under false pretences.

Mr Greedy said he was extremely disappointed to hear about the scam after receiving a number of phone calls from concerned Peninsula residents.

"The scam involves homeowners being offered recipe cards for purchase or an opportunity to sponsor the student in a fun run for the school," Mr Greedy said.

"Please be advised these children are not acting on behalf of the school.

"We do not have any fundraising activities at the moment.

"The only sponsorship we have planned is the P&C sanctioned 'Wipe Out' being organised for November where children will gather sponsorship for completing laps of the water activities that will make up the Woy Woy South wipe-out course.

"It would be appreciated if residents who are approached by these students obtaining funds under false pretences would make contact with the school."

Newsletter, 30 Mar 2010 Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School