Wellbeing

Celebrating Friendship, Faith & Global Connection

A heartfelt thank you to all our families for your support of our recent Friendship Fair Day! Organised by our amazing SRC, the day was a fantastic celebration filled with fun stalls, laughter, and community spirit — and we’re thrilled to share that together we raised $759.85.

In the lead-up to the event, students engaged in meaningful activities and conversations throughout the week, exploring themes of friendship, kindness, and connection. These experiences supported our school’s ongoing focus on Catholic Social Teachings and building awareness of social justice across all year levels.

We’re proud to share that the funds raised will continue to support our sponsor child, Ellie, who is now in her first year at Mzumbe University in Tanzania, studying accounting. Our connection with Ellie goes back more than a decade — beginning when Marta visited Ellie and the School of St Jude in Tanzania 13 years ago, meeting her as a young child and seeing firsthand the impact of access to education.

As part of the week, students also wrote thoughtful letters to Ellie, which have now been sent on. We know how much she enjoys receiving them and staying connected with our school community.

Please see the attachments for more about Ellie’s journey, including a photo from Marta’s visit, an update on Ellie today, and a selection of the wonderful letters written by our students.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support — it was a fantastic way to wrap up the term and a great reminder of the positive impact we can make together

Georgina Carman

Wellbeing Leader