Evangelisation

Vinnies Winter Appeal

For the latter part of this term, the Senior Ministry Team and Year 12 Leaders have been working with the YMOs in fundraising for the Vinnies Winter Appeal.

To begin the appeal, this term there has been the clothes drive which was extremely successful in helping those in need. Over the course of our Vinnies Winter Appeal Clothes Drive that took place during Weeks 6-10, as a school, we collected around 200 items which have now been donated to St Vincent de Paul.

On Friday of Week 8, the Senior Leadership Team ran an 'Activities Day' during lunchtime. This day brought school morale together as students were given the chance to throw sponges at some teachers and play minigames for a small donation.

During Week 9, the Year 12 Hospitality class made wood-fired new york style pizzas which were available to purchase at lunchtime on Thursday. The pizza slices were a big hit and completely sold out before the end of lunch!

Also during Week 9, the Senior Ministry Team ran the Vinnies Fashion Parade as part of the 'Out of Uniform Day'. The Fashion Parade brought students and teachers together for a fun-filled lunch looking at everyone's amazing and creative outfits.

Happening in Term 3

Vinnies SleepOut

Once again St Joseph’s Regional College will be hosting the Vinnies School Sleepout. The event will be held at the College from 5:30pm on Friday 26th August, and will conclude at 7:30 am on Saturday the 27th August. A dinner consisting of soup and bread will be provided and breakfast will consist of some fruit donated by local grocers. Students and staff from MacKillop College will also join us on the night.

To register your intention to participate, please use the QR Code provided in the poster below.

Participants will be required to bring a pillow, sleeping bag and warm clothing and $10 towards the cost of the evening. A Vinnies School Sleepout allows students to connect on a personal level with the issue of homelessness by sleeping out as a school community, whilst raising awareness to support the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society. The event provides just a glimpse into what life is like for people facing homelessness in Australia. This is an opportunity for your child to have a real impact. 

Students have a permission note and a Fund Raising Form and are encouraged to seek sponsorship for the event. The $10 fee is due with the permission note and the Funds raised are due on the night.

Did you know?

• $15 provides a day’s meals for a family struggling to put food on the table
• $30 provides someone with a bed for a night in one of our crisis accommodation services
• $50 provides school supplies and excursion fees for a child experiencing disadvantage
• $80 provides a life skills course (cooking, job interview prep or computer skills at TAFE)