The Knock on Effect

Last Friday our students dressed up and donated money for Vinnies.

This special day was to raise awareness of the vulnerable people in our society and to fundraise for and support Vinnies and the people and communities we assist.

We raised a total of $353.00. Thank you for your generosity!

Project Compassion

 Fifth Week of Lent 
(school week beginning 22^nd March)

Halima is raising her two children in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, while caring for her mother who has a disability. Widowed at 21, Halima fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, arriving at the camp with nothing.

Caritas Australia, through Caritas Bangladesh, helped Halima with shelter, cooking equipment, hygiene and sanitation training. She took on the role of community trainer herself, organising the cleaning of washrooms, wells and toilets. 

Halima aspired to “Be More” and is proud that she is able to earn a small income, while maintaining the health of her family and the cleanliness of the camp community.

• In the Cox’s Bazar district, women and children make up 78% of the total refugee population where 52% of children are aged 0-17. (UNHCR)

Watch a short film about Halima’s story here.

 “Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” Please support Project Compassion: lent.caritas.org.au

Holy Week Reflections

Next Week we will celebrate Holy Week. Classes have been busily preparing reflections that will be shared during class prayer. Classes will also participate in the Stations of the Cross self-guided tour, to look at and discuss these reflections. This will be set up in the hall and teachers will take their class for a visit. Due to ongoing restrictions this will be an in-school event.

Bridgette McCann Acting REC