On Friday 9 August Mary Immaculate, Eagle Vale held its first ever Mini Vinnies Mini Winter Sleepout. Close to 40 students from Year 5 and 6, Mrs Rolfe, Mr David Gearin (from the Catholic Education Wollongong CLEM Team - Social Justice) and 6 teachers took part in this evening event. 

All were able to experience for a few hours the coldness and discomfort that many of our community members do on a nightly basis as well as having to make their own shelter to survive the evening and share a small meal with their ‘street neighbours.’

It was great to see students understand, sympathise and begin to empathise with those on the streets and explore ways to put their faith into action and be church in the world. At the conclusion of the evening students, staff and parent shared a beautiful moment of reflection at the school’s yarning circle. 

Our Winter Appeal this year - the sleepout and mufti day - has raised just over $2,000.00 for this wonderful initiative. Thank you to all who gave generously in contributions at the mufti day or through sponsorship of students completing the sleepout.