This Social Justice Sunday, the Bishops of Australia invite us to reflect on how we care for those in our community who are experiencing homelessness or struggling with their mental health. Jesus reminds us that true service is not just about offering practical help. It is about truly seeing people, learning their names, listening to their stories and treating them with dignity.

Our Year 10 students have already begun to live this call in action. Recently they listened to the stories of young people in foster care through MacKillop Family Services. On September 5th, during their Justice Day, they will also hear from The Big Issue, an organisation that supports people experiencing homelessness. These encounters challenge our students to open their hearts, to walk in solidarity with others and to consider how even small acts of compassion can make a real difference.

This Sunday’s Gospel, which will be proclaimed at our Social Justice Sunday Mass, reminds us of the importance of humility and generosity. Jesus tells us not to seek the most important seat at the table, but to be humble, trusting that God will lift us up. He also challenges us to invite not just our friends or those who can repay us, but to welcome and care for the poor, the sick and those in need — because God sees our kindness and rewards us for it.

Alongside these reflections, our school community has been busy living out our commitment to social justice:

Year 10 Fundraiser for Uganda

Our Year 10 classes have been working hard to raise money for the Resurrection School in Buyaga, Uganda.

• 10 Chisholm hosted a baked potato stall
  
  
• 10 O’Connell ran a sausage sizzle
  
  
• 10 MacKillop sold delicious crepes
  
  

Each class raised $120, enough to pay for one student’s school fees for 12 months. Together, they have helped change the lives of three young people in Uganda through the gift of education.

Social Justice Team Update

Our Year 7 Social Justice Team has also taken the lead in caring for creation. In their very first week, they successfully recycled 208 bottles and have been encouraging their peers to make use of the new classroom recycling boxes. Congratulations to our Year 7 students for setting such a strong example of environmental leadership.