Social Justice News

On Wednesday 17th March all the children will be participating in some celebratory activities to promote Harmony Day.  The activities will take place between 11.30 and 1.30pm. 

What is Harmony Day?  

Harmony Day promotes social cohesion and racial harmony, and it is expressed through community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. The designated colour for Harmony Day is orange.

Therefore, we are inviting all the students and staff to wear orange on Wednesday.

But why the colour orange?  

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.

We ask that all families discuss with their child/children about the importance of respecting all people no matter what cultural or religious background.  

“Everybody belongs.”

Saint Oscar Romero is our inspiration for Project Compassion 2021

“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.”

Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet in his house, so always had to walk into the forest to the open defecation area. His family was often sick and open defecation caused many neighbourhood disputes. With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner agency, Laz Harfa, Arsad took part in hygiene, sanitation and financial management training. He then funded the building of a toilet in his house and helped other community members to save money to construct their own toilet.

Now, Arsad’s family is healthier, their community no longer practices open defecation and is more harmonious. Arsad inspired his community to ‘Be More.’

·   Around 17 percent of Indonesia’s rural population, or 45 million people, practice open defecation – going to the toilet outdoors in fields, forests and other open spaces. 

Watch a short film about Arsad’s storyhere.

Please support our Term 1 Social Justice focus Caritas Australia.

Thank you!

Madeleine and Gianni (Liturgy & Social Justice Leaders)

& Mrs Gerosolimo 

Social Justice Coordinator  

Our lovely indigenous garden has been given a new name.

Welcome to Amaroo (lovely/beautiful place).

The children and staff voted on a new name for our existing Father Charlie’s Garden.  Many Aboriginal names were presented to both children and staff.  

The FIRE Carriers counted all the votes and Amaroo came in first by a long shot.

Early next year a plaque will be blessed and then erected in the garden.