RE Happenings
Our Value for Term 2 is Compassion. This coincides with our annual St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
All students are busy bringing in cans of food for our local St Vincent de Paul. These cans will be distributed by Vinnies to the most vulnerable members of our community. Thank you for your generosity going forward. Donations can also be made by this link.
Did you know?“Nearly one million people in NSW are living in poverty, around 13% of the population. Of these, more than one-quarter have a job. Of the 35,000 people who were experiencing homelessness in NSW at the last Census, around 40% were employed in either part-time or full-time jobs.” Vinnies Winter Appeal highlights the new face of disadvantage |
As part of our St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, we will be hosting a Years 5-12 Vinnies School Sleepout. The school community will come together in solidarity and give up one night in a warm comfortable bed to help raise funds and awareness about homelessness and disadvantage in our very own backyard.
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Date: |
Sleepout: 5.30pm Thursday 4th July to 8.30am Friday 5th July. Activities only: 5.30pm - 8.30pm Thursday 4th July |
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Venue: |
St Matthews Catholic School - Secondary Campus. |
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What to bring: |
Sleeping bag, pillow, a water bottle, warm clothing, change of clothes, towel/toiletries etc, and a blanket if you feel the cold! Note: Dinner and Breakfast will be provided. |
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Cost: |
$25.00 - to cover costs of meals and the production of hygiene packs for women (one of the evening activities). Payable via the Compass Portal when you ‘opt in’ to the event. Students are strongly encouraged to raise money for the Winter Appeal using the fundraising and sponsorship instructions on the following page. |
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Payment and consent for this event is due by Wednesday 26th June |
RISE Youth Festival – 11-12 July 2024
RISE Youth Festival is for young people in Years 6 to 9 (anyone in Years 10-12 can be involved as a youth team member). The Diocesan Youth Ministers facilitate a festival full of fun, friendship, small group challenges, workshops, games, music and lots of opportunities to encounter Jesus. Register HERE.
