On Wednesday September 4, 10 students from the Junior School travelled to Kings School Parramatta for a Social Action Expo. Cara Jones has recounted the day below.
In the morning, once arriving at Kings, we listened to 3 amazing presentations. We learned about the B-Kinder Foundation, Cana Farm and School Aid. They were all very interesting and we were able to learn about the different things other communities do for each other.
The Year 6 students created a stall to show to other schools that were at the event all of the things our school does to show social action and help others. We talked about how we raise money for Marist Solidarity through our AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE GOLD GOLD GOLD campaign and our annual Easter raffle. We also talked about how we donate to the Marist 180 ‘Christmas Noel’ program through our families giving gifts to those who are living in their care, and we discussed how in Year 5 we travel to Mater Dei to work with and help the students there.
Overall, we had an awesome day and are grateful for the opportunity to tell others about all the great things we are doing at St Greg’s.
Thanks Mrs Bowen and Miss Cecil for taking your time to being able to take us to the Expo!
Cara Jones