Religious Education

2024 NEAA Student Conference – St Rita's College, Brisbane 

Last week, as part of 10CAP, we were invited to represent St John's at the NEAA (Nagle Education Alliance Australia) Conference at St. Rita's College in Brisbane. At the conference, we participated in many sessions focused on what it means to be a presentation school, connecting with other presentation students and staff, and learning about the culture of First Nations land. Some of our favourite workshops were being able to meet the wonderful team at Rosie's and going on many tours around the city of Brisbane. Rosie's is an excellent volunteer program that runs all around Australia, offering support and a conversation to our most vulnerable citizens. The tours around Brisbane taught us a lot about the history of the First Nations land around us and helped us see a new side to Australia that we hadn't seen before. Another favourite experience was the conference dinner. The conference dinner allowed us to connect with the other presentation schools and hear a member of Caritas Australia's inspiring speech on their zero-waste lifestyle.  

We would like to thank Mr. Farrelly and Ms. Fraraccio for taking care of us and keeping us out of trouble, as well as thanking the NEAA and St. Rita's College for being such wonderful hosts.

Zoe Butler, Alexis Jackson, Phoebe Castillo and Lily Hughes.

Student Reflections: 

"I found my experience in the NEAA conference rather enlightening. The community in itself is so warm and welcoming, everyone I met was so kind and sweet. I made memories I'm sure I will never forget. Thank you for this opportunity, I am very grateful." - Alexis.

"The NEAA conference was filled to the brim with lots of fun and many learning opportunities. I made many new memories with the people around me; I am very grateful for the opportunity for such an experience." - Phoebe.

"My personal experience at the NEAA conference was nothing short of spectacular; the education, as well as the new bonds I received through my time spent there, is truly a once-taught experience. I give my biggest regards to the school for giving me this wonderful opportunity and thank those who made my experience so amazing" - Lily

"The NEAA conference was an incredible opportunity for both myself and my peers that I'm sure none of us will forget. I am incredibly grateful for being given this opportunity and would like to thank those who made this conference possible, as well as the other delegates who were so kind and welcoming. We will miss everyone!" – Zoe

Mr Farrelly Religious Education Leader