Building Bridges 2022

This year Mazenod has once again been involved in the “Building Bridges” program. 

We started the year with a small group of Year 10 and 11 students, and it was great to see that group grow over the terms. 

One of our Year 11 participants, Nikhil Perera, has kindly shared his experience below: 

“Over the course of the year, I have had the pleasure of being a member of the Building Bridges program, which was an opportunity to meet with others of different faiths and get to know them. In our sessions together, hosted by either Mazenod College, Mt. Hira College, Killester College, Kilbreda College, King David School and Nazareth College, we each had a tour of the respective schools, as well as a presentation on the history of the school, before delving into group discussions. It truly was an amazing experience of different faiths that are usually very separate from each other, coming together, and sharing a meal. 

In our final session together on the 2nd September, we were invited by the Bunurong Land Council to a community day, where we were taken on a tour of Shoreham and the Mount Martha foreshores. There, we were taught about the different uses of plants in the area and given the opportunity to take part in the restoration of native plant life. We ended the day with a trip to the beach, where we visited an archaeological site and learned about the different applications of stone, before taking part in a smoking ceremony. 

To any Year 10 or 11 students considering the program next year, I would highly recommend it to you. At worst, it’s a day out with your mates. At best? Who knows? My challenge to you is to come find out for yourself and try something new.”

A HUGE thank you to all the students and staff that got involved in this excellent program and we look forward to continuing our involvement in the years to come. 

Mr Joshua Hunter

Social Justice Coordinator