Secondary News

As most of you are aware, the 27th of May to the 3rd of June is National Reconciliation Week. The theme for Reconciliation Week this year is, “Be Brave. Make Change.” This theme is poignant, given our recent change in government and the significant changes that have taken place globally over thelast two years. The theme challenges us to reflect upon our commitment to the reconciliation process so that changes can be made to our economic, educational, health and wellbeing systems for the benefits of all Australians.

In classrooms throughout the Secondary School this week, students have been encouraged to think about what they can do to support the reconciliation process and make a change for the better. In particular, our Student Leadership Team have been hard at work organising a school wide fundraising activity for the end of Term 2 which will support the work of the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency works with Aboriginal families and offers them financial, cultural and practical support. In particular, the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency focuses on celebrating and build Aboriginal culture. They also fund programs which support initiatives that empower children and their families to be stronger in their aboriginal identity, how their culture, community and country so that they can thrive in their daily lives.

As a Lutheran community, we are firmly committed to supporting this important, student led social justice initiative. Mathew’s Gospel, 25: 35,36, gives us great insight into how we should feel, think and act when confronted with a need within our community. “When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat and when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger you welcomed me and when I was naked you gave me clothes to wear. When I was sick, you took care of me and when I was in jail you visited me"

Dear God 

You made us all your children; thank You.

Inspire us all with a sense of justice.

Help us to take the side of the people who can’t speak for themselves,

to defend the newcomer,

to welcome the stranger.

Amen

Robert Tassoni

Head of Secondary School