Yr 6 Reflection Day

On Wednesday Yr. 6 gathered at Dickson Hall to enjoy their Reflection Day. The theme of the day was “Let Your Light Shine.” The focus of the day was to look at our special gifts and talents and how we should use them. The students engaged in a range of activities including games, singing, prayers, media presentations and group discussions to explore this theme. Thank you to Mrs McLeod and Mrs Randall for supporting us on this special day.

Yr 1 Reflection Day

On Thursday Yr. 1 gathered at Dickson Hall to enjoy their Reflection Day. The theme of the day was "Caring for God’s Creation.” The focus of the day was to look at all the wonderous things that are part of creation and how we can care for them. The students engaged in a range of activities including craft, singing, prayers, Godly Play and a nature walk. Thank you to Mrs Alexander, Ms Heggaton Mrs Maher, Mrs Vitnell and Mrs Gammon for supporting us on this special day.

Project Compassion Week 2

LAM from VIETNAM

Lam was born and raised in rural Vietnam with his farming parents and three siblings.  As a 27-year-old man of very short stature, he experienced significant physical and social barriers due to his disability.

When Lam graduated high school, many of his fellow students pursued career aspirations at university. But it wasn’t the same for Lam, whose physical disability meant few vocations available to him. Without access to employment opportunities, he stayed at home with his parents in their rural home where he spent most of his time completing household chores with his family, harvesting vegetables, feeding chickens and cooking meals. Lam felt increasingly isolated and felt disconnected from his friends, from society and from his dream of becoming a graphic designer.

"I'm really self-conscious about my height. It feels like getting around and doing a lot of basic tasks are a major undertaking for me,” Lam said. “Since it's not easy for me to get out and about, I tend to keep to myself and don't interact with others all that much.”

Caritas Australia’s partner in Vietnam, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), opened the door for Lam to pursue his dream of becoming a graphic designer. The I-SHINE program is designed to help children and youth with disabilities in Vietnam access education, vocational training and start-up opportunities to generate an income.