Last Friday, we were blessed to have over 30 students receive their badges and join our Mini Vinnies Team  for 2021. It was a beautiful liturgy and we were finally able to visit the church! 

Anastasia and Isabelle in Year 6 reflected on their journey as Mini Vinnies representatives this year during the liturgy. Their reflection was heartfelt and they succinctly identified how they are called to serve. I have included part of their reflection below...   

"We are told to show our love and hope through our words and actions. Experiencing and participating in Mini Vinnies during this year, we have learnt that there is more we can do to impact others lives and not just raising money: 

• We are called to serve our younger students in the school;
• Fulfill God’s will, understanding that being a part of these teams isn’t just about a solo act, it’s about working together;
• without being in these groups, we wouldn’t have been able to experience talking to the younger students and showing them how we are all called by God;
• While talking to fellow peers, we go to each class weekly to continue giving gratitude slips. They are used to write what we are grateful for while we live through these uncertain times;
• We realise to not take for granted the food and shelter that we have, which makes us more focused to help others less fortunate through Mini Vinnies activities; 
• Although we haven’t been allowed to raise awareness and fundraise for people around Australia, we all believe that we have made impact on many people in our School Community".

Mrs Kirsty Simpson

Religious Education Co-Ordinator