Religious Education
Religious Education
God of all people, we offer you our Lenten journey.
May we learn to walk as one human family, remembering in a special way the men, women and children around the world who are most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice.
Bless our prayers, our fasting and our Lenten gifts to Project Compassion.
Through these actions, we show our love for your Son, Jesus, and answer your call to love one another.
Amen.
Teaching our kids to be kind, why is this so important?
Teaching children about kindness and helping others is one of the most important parts of their education. At school, we are not only shaping capable learners — we are shaping compassionate, respectful human beings.
This message connects beautifully with Harmony Day, celebrated across Australia on 21 March. Harmony Day is a day that reminds us that, everyone belongs. It celebrates Australia’s rich cultural diversity and encourages respect, inclusion and a sense of belonging for all.
Kindness is at the heart of harmony. When children choose to include someone in a game, listen to another person’s story, learn about different cultures, or stand up for someone who feels left out, they are building a community where everyone feels valued. These small, everyday choices create a school where difference is celebrated and dignity is upheld.
As a Catholic school, this call to compassion extends beyond our gates. Through the work of Caritas Australia and the Project Compassion appeal, our students see that harmony is not just about living peacefully together — it is about actively supporting those in need. Caritas teaches us that even the smallest act of generosity can bring hope to communities around the world.
One small, kind gesture really can make a difference every day to someone. A coin donated, a kind word spoken, a helping hand offered — these actions ripple outward in ways we may never fully see.
As Mary MacKillop reminds us: “Never see a need without doing something about it.”
May Harmony Day inspire us all — students, staff and families — to celebrate our diversity, to choose kindness daily, and to build a community where everyone truly belongs.
On Friday the 20th March we will ask all children to wear a touch of Orange, the colour of Harmony, to celebrate this special day.
Mrs Annie Engellenner
Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching Leader & Religious Education Leader