Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning in SACE Stage 1
Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning in SACE Stage 1
Edmund Rice Holiday Camps: Alana gagliardi
For over 10 years, SAC students and Old Sholars have been involved with Edmund Rice Community Services, volunteering as leaders on holiday camps for children who have experienced adversity. Edmund Rice Camps SA has a 30-year history of gifting countless children and volunteers with priceless memories and rich bonds. Old Scholar, Alana Gagliardi, visited SAC recently to speak to our Year 11s about her experience as an Edmund Rice Camp volunteer, and has inspired many of them to get involved! We are proud to be so closely linked with an organisation that does wonderful work to support young people.
Treasure Boxes: Rikki Jackson and Tammy Rees
Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning is a SACE Stage 1 subject undertaken by all Year 11 students. Students consider how spiritualities and religions shape an understanding of community and foster mutual respect, service, and advocacy for justice and the common good.
This term, Year 11 students have listened to a range of speakers describing the work they do to support individuals and families in need of practical help and support.
Sr Meredith Evans and Caitlin Lawrie spoke about the ways in which Mercy Links offers friendship and hospitality to refugee families in South Australia by hosting community events and connecting them with appropriate services. Similarly, Rikki Jackson and Tammy Rees described the work of Treasure Boxes, a South Australian children’s not-for-profit. It provides vital essentials to babies, children and teens living in disadvantage in our community.
Thanh, Retha, Tammy Rees, Rikki Jackson, Clodeta, Harnaaz and Zahra
The students relfected:
“Tammy and Ricky have truly illuminated the countless opportunities we have to help those in need within our community. Their inspiration has driven me to explore numerous ways to contribute and be part of something positive. Their mission has ignited my dedication to serving humanity, ensuring that there is a way for me to make a difference. While I am deeply moved by the heartbreaking situation of the Palestinians and unsure where to start, they have made me realise that volunteering to pack treasure boxes with essential necessities for Gaza refugees is a way to make a difference and show them love, kindness, and support in their crucial time.” – Zahra Irfani
“These presentations have opened my eyes, allowing me to see that there are endless opportunities to help others. They presented us with so much new and shocking Australian statistics which indicated that there was still so much to be done, in terms of helping those who are vulnerable and have no one to run to. We are extremely appreciative of the guest speakers who took their time to come speak to us.” – Clodeta Twagirimana
