PROJECT COMPASSION - MISSION EFFORT

We had a fantastic day celebrating our Project Compassion Mission Effort Day! A huge thank you to the parents of Samaritan House for the scrumptious cupcakes, your generosity and support made the day even more special.

It was truly inspiring to see our school community working together, living out the values of Catholic Social Teaching and embracing the preferential option for the poor. A special shoutout to the Samaritan House leaders, and the Samaritan staff team for their dedication in organising this meaningful event.

Together, we are making real difference this Lent.

RICE DAY- Year 6 Takes on the Challenge to Unite Against Poverty

Year 6 embraced the challenge of fasting for six hours, eating only a bowl of steamed rice, as part of our commitment to UNITE AGAINST POVERTY. In the weeks leading up to the event, we gathered sponsors, ensuring they understood that our fast was not just a personal test but a way to support those in need.

On Tuesday morning, we woke with a sense of purpose-living out the Gospel values of service, stewardship, compassion, and courage. After a healthy breakfast, we made our way to school, ready for the challenge ahead.

During Crunch and Sip, Mrs Arthur-Worsop offered us a butterscotch lolly, and we were reminded to sip water throughout the morning. To avoid the temptation of watching others eat, our class decided to stay in the classroom during meal breaks.

The rice for our fast was generously donated by Kate Sciannimanica (Tom’s mum), while Saira Mussared (Ryder’s mum) and Carol Hardy (Julia’s mum) kindly came in to steam it for us. By 12:30, we were eagerly anticipating our meal. Mrs Arthur-Worsop’s lollies did little to ease our growing hunger. What a powerful realisation it was! We had enjoyed breakfast, and we knew we would have afternoon tea and dinner once home. But for many children around the world, this single bowl of rice is their only meal of the day.

And how did the rice taste? Delicious-yes, DELICIOUS!

This year, the money raised through Rice Day, the Samaritan House Fundraiser, and the Project Compassion boxes will help provide toilets for communities in Samoa, improving hygiene and quality of life in this disadvantaged island nation.