Crazy sock day

On Monday, June 3rd, we celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart. This sacred occasion served as a reminder of Jesus’ boundless love and compassion, exemplified through his Sacred Heart. To honor this spirit of love and empathy, students were encouraged to participate in a meaningful gesture by donating a pair of socks. In return, they adorned their feet with vibrant and whimsical socks, adding a touch of joy to the school day.

The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most important feast days in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church and is one of the most widely known and well-practised Catholic devotions.

The celebration of the Sacred Heart is associated with the physical heart of Jesus Christ and the wound it received when Jesus was dying on the cross. The heart is seen to symbolise Jesus Christ’s divine love for humanity.

Organisations like Sacred Heart Mission and St Vincent De Paul offer support and services to people who are experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage. 

Students engaged in lessons about distinguishing between needs and wants, fostering a deeper understanding of essential living requirements versus material desires. 

We ended the day with a whole school liturgy remembering the compassion of Jesus, the example of his actions towards Zaccheus the Tax Collector in the Gospel reading and how we can follow in Jesus' footsteps.

We were overwhelmed by the incredible response from our school community, with a total of 535 pairs of socks generously donated. Each pair, with its unique style, colour, and fabric, will bring warmth and comfort to those in need.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who contributed to this meaningful cause, demonstrating the power of collective compassion and generosity.

Did you know?

Four in ten people who sought assistance from a major homelessness charity in the past three years were employed but unable to meet the soaring costs of rent and other basic essentials.

The number of people living in tents, cars, improvised homes and sleeping rough has more than doubled in three years.  

An estimated two out of five people considered to be homeless were children or young people aged under 24 years old.