This year to celebrate our School Theme "Hearts Open to the World" an Art Installation is being created by students under the direction of our Art Teacher Ms Petrucelli. This is an important symbol in our school and is a reminder of our schools commitment to this year's theme. 

A small group of students came up with the design, they decided to beautify a space in the yard, a wire fence, that students would walk by. This ugly piece of fence became the canvas, where the students could give their attention, time and creativity.

1st Stage of the project

Every Tuesday in Lent, each student at CRC St Albans reflected on the challenge of the Good Samaritan story. We explored how the Good Samaritan opened his heart to his neighbor and we challenged ourselves to open our hearts to people in our community. 

The installation started with one piece of fabric, symbolising a small weave/action, can be the start of something great. Over 2200 pieces of fabric had been prepared by each student, each piece unique, much like our community. Each piece represents a different lenten experience, whether it was orange ribbon for harmony day or red ribbon to represent students' commitment to positive relationships. Each piece of fabric was knotted together, to symbolise  the students' connections with each other and the world. The fabric has been knotted together to create a web and a sense we are all bound together as one. The web is both fragile and linked for strength. 

'We weave what we are as a community and what we hope to be within ourselves, our community, and the world.'

Monica  Year 9 Hughes 

2nd Stage of the project

As we prepare for feast day Mass, each PC has been challenged to make a commitment to being people whose 'Hearts are open to the world' by signing  their name on red fabric.  This fabric will form the words in our art installation.

The PC reflection was concluded with this prayer.

All: Response: Hearts open to the world. Come to me with open hearts.

Teacher: Love one another in your actions

              Love one another as I have loved you.

All: Response: Hearts open to the world. Come to me with open eyes.

Teacher: Love with compassionate eyes

              Love your neighbour as yourself.

All: Response: Hearts open to the world. Come to me with an open Spirit.

Teacher: Love guided by the Spirit

              Love for a just world.

All: Response: Hearts open to the world. Come to me with open hands.

Teacher: Love with hands that heal,

              Love to build a better world.