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Welcome back to Term 4! It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the final term of the school year. We have an exciting and busy term ahead, with highlights including World Mission Month, the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal, Year 7 and Year 9 Formation Days, and the Giving Mass.
World Mission Month
World Mission Month 2024 aims to foster global solidarity and support for mission work by raising awareness about the Church's outreach to vulnerable communities. This year's theme emphasises living the call to service, focusing on empowering local churches and communities worldwide to share the Gospel and promote social justice, peace and integral human development. Through prayer, education and fundraising, the initiative encourages people to engage in acts of compassion and to contribute toward creating a more just and compassionate world, especially for those in need. We decided to take the theme rather literally this year, and are holding a ‘banquet’ (otherwise known as a bake sale) on Wednesday the 30th of October. A range of cakes and sweets will be sold for $1 each at AM and PM break.
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child was a tremendous success, with the college, in conjunction with our local Samaritan’s Purse representative Evelyn, packing and sending 35 gift-filled boxes to children across the globe. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, we even had extra gifts, which will be put to good use for our upcoming Christmas Appeal later this term. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire college community for your unwavering support of this initiative and your enthusiastic involvement in numerous Social Justice appeals throughout the year. Your kindness and generosity have not gone unnoticed and are truly appreciated.
Mrs Anna Smart
Religious Education Coordinator