CATHOLIC MISSION - CRAZY SOCK DAY

THANK YOU

In the final week of Term 3, our school community came together in a wonderful show of support for Catholic Mission. The week began with the Socktober launch and a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Brian at St. Michael’s, Thirroul, where our students were introduced to the vital themes of mission and social justice.

The excitement continued with a spirited SOCKTEMBER event, filled with fun activities, where students not only enjoyed themselves but also gained a deeper understanding of the global challenges that Catholic Mission seeks to address.

Our students had the opportunity to learn about global issues in a developing country and were encouraged to take action by praying, advocating and providing financial support to children in need to make a real impact.

The centrepiece of our Catholic Mission week was our focus on the country of Mongolia and the story of Otgonbayar, a young boy who dreams of becoming a superhero. The money we raised during the week, as students took part in guessing competitions, crazy sock parades and purchased ice-creams, will go to the Caring Center in Mongolia to:

• provide nutritious meals to help children, like Otgonbayar, grow up healthy and strong
• purchase essential school supplies to support their education
• provide warm winter clothing for the cold Mongolian winters.

Thank you for generosity and support for this worthy cause.  A special thank you to Year 2 staff, students and families for your donations, organisation and  leading Catholic Mission Week.

HOUSE CHALLENGE - RETURN AND EARN

A heartfelt thank you to our school community for your incredible support in collecting eligible bottles and containers for Vinnies Return and Earn! Together, we raised $438.10 for the Environment Club, which will go towards planting new seasonal produce and acquiring essential equipment for our gardens. A special shoutout to Steve G and Andrew F for their generous help in transporting the bottles to the St Vincent De Paul Unanderra Return and Earn Depot. Your contributions truly make a difference, and we couldn't do it without you!