Embracing the Franciscan value of Respect for the Environment
26 April 2024
Brisbane
Year 8 students from Mount Alvernia College recently came together for a day of reflection. Their Reflection Day these was all about embracing the Franciscan value of respect for the environment. To inspire and educate the girls, guest speakers Hannah Campbell and Alice Carwardine shared insightful ways to live sustainability. As a follow up to their learnings, the students will work in groups to showcase environmentally friendly initiatives as part of the College’s Sustainability Week Expo taking place in May.
Students celebrated their Reflection Day by learning and embracing the Franciscan value of respect for the environment..
Students celebrated their Reflection Day by learning and embracing the Franciscan value of respect for the environment..
Students celebrated their Reflection Day by learning and embracing the Franciscan value of respect for the environment..
Mater celebrates Queensland Youth Week
22 April 2024
Brisbane
The Mater Young Adult Health Centre’s Clarence Street service celebrated Queensland Youth Week with a music event in collaboration with Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre. Clarence Street is a service at South Brisbane’s Mater Young Adult Health Centre aimed at supporting young people to make changes to their substance use in a safe, comfortable and youth-friendly environment.
The event was all about celebrating young people and was attended by approximately 120 people and included a food truck and lots of young people performing on stage.
Workers at the Queensland Youth Week celebrations that took place at Clarance Street service.
Our Lady of Mercy College students celebrate Multicultural Week
11 April 2024
Parramatta
Students of Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta recently celebrated diversity and embraced the richness of cultures that make their community vibrant and inclusive as part of Multicultural Week. During the week, the students appreciated the traditions, languages and backgrounds that each student brings to the College. The Student Representative Council Leaders, Patricia Youssef and Ruwindri Parndigamage, were instrumental in leading the week’s activities and acknowledgement must also go the Student Representative Council and Mercy Action Representatives, who assisted along the way. From crepe making to cultural clothing exhibits, author visits to dessert stalls, it was a busy week at the College. All proceeds raised from Multicultural Week were donated to Project Compassion.
Students celebrating Multicultural Week.
Students celebrating Multicultural Week.
Students celebrating Multicultural Week.
