In God's Image
Casual Clothes for Caritas - Wednesday 31st March
On Wednesday 31st March we will have a casual clothes day to support our Caritas Project fundraising.
Students are reminded to wear appropriate sunsmart clothing, ensuring that they have a hat and appropriate enclosed footwear for the day.
Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation for Project Compassion on the day.
Bishop Joe Grech Scholarship
Applications are invited for the Bishop Joe Grech Scholarship. To be eligible to apply students need to be enrolled in Years 10 or 11 and plan to continue to the end of Year 12. Students need to have contributed to leadership initiatives in their school/s and/or the diocese (innovation/implementation/evaluation) and present a detailed proposal for participation in a planned or self-designed Spirituality or Leadership program.
If you would like more information about this wonderful scholarship opportunity please see Miss Morrissey or speak with Hannah Hocking in Year 12 (2020 recipient).
Easter Egg Raffle
Our Student Leaders have put together a hamper of easter goodies. They are popping in to morning TA time to sell tickets in our Easter Egg Raffle - raising money for Project Compassion.
The winner will be drawn on Wednesday 31st March.
Tickets are 50 cents each.
Stronger LIVE
Students in Year 9 and above are alerted to the first 'Stronger Tonight' online Rally of 2021 which will be on Friday 26th March at 7pm. With music, conversations and the 2021 theme "Let There Be Light", this is an online event not to be missed!
The livestream will be available on the Stronger Youth YouTube Channel.
Follow Sandhurst Youth and Stronger Youth on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with the latest info including how to be a part of the live studio audience.
Kylie Morrissey
Deputy Principal - Catholic Identity and Community
Project Compassion
Fifth Week of Lent
Halima is raising her two children in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, while caring for her mother who has a disability. Widowed at 21, Halima fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, arriving at the camp with nothing.
Caritas Australia, through Caritas Bangladesh, helped Halima with shelter, cooking equipment, hygiene and sanitation training. She took on the role of community trainer herself, organising the cleaning of washrooms, wells and toilets.
Halima aspired to “Be More” and is proud that she is able to earn a small income, while maintaining the health of her family and the cleanliness of the camp community.
In the Cox’s Bazar district, women and children make up 78% of the total refugee population where 52% of children are aged 0-17. (UNHCR)
Watch a short film about Halima’s story here.
“Aspire not to have more, but to be more.” Please support Project Compassion: lent.caritas.org.au