Catholic Identity and Mission
Ms Nicole Dudman - Director
Student Mission Team 2026
Top Row: L-R Archie Thornhill, Jack Fincher, Owen Maskell, Henri Bott, Neon Jijo Cherian, Mr John Freeman
Row 2: Miss Nicole Dudman, Olivia Aulich, Charlotte Emmanuali, Rosie Witterveen, Erin Dell, Gabriella Davidson, Niya Manavalan, Mr Scott Blencowe. (Absent: Erica Begg, Samuel Johnson)
We are proud to introduce our Student Mission Team (SMT) for 2026, comprising our School Captains, Vice Captains, and Justice Leaders.
The SMT will work closely with Nicole Dudman – Director of Catholic Identity and Mission, and Mr Scott Blencowe – Religious Education & Faith Development Leader/Student Leadership/Social Justice Animator in 2026.
Socktober
The Year 11 Youth Ministry students have been raising awareness this month for World Mission Month 2025.
Our Catholic Mission theme this year is “Missionaries of Hope: Among All Peoples.”
The class does action by donating goods for two baskets to be raffled off for staff and students, with all proceeds going to Zambia.
This year, as we reflect on the people of Zambia, we get a real picture of what hope
looks like in action. Life there isn’t always easy - many families face hard struggles like
not having enough food, clean water, or access to education. But even in the middle
of those struggles, the people can find strength, joy, and community.
Last Thursday, the class celebrated a Liturgy dedicated to the people of Zambia.
Today, we celebrate the people of Zambia, honoring the unique gifts they share with the world. With open hearts, we welcome the wisdom they offer, trusting that God inspires us to respond with compassion, justice, and courageous action.
So today we pray…
For the Church in Zambia, that it may continue to be a light of hope and unity.
Lord, hear us.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For people who are poor, especially those in rural communities without food or water. May we respond in love.
Lord, hear us.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who work in mission - especially those walking alongside children and families in Zambia.
Lord, hear us.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.
Loving God, may we learn from First Nations peoples, the traditional custodians of this land. We thank them for caring for your precious creation, for their wisdom, working towards a sustainable future where the land is nurtured, respected, and shared by all.
Amen.