Justice and Mercy News
Justice and Mercy News
It has been a busy start to the year for all things JAM! On Thursday 13 February, secondary students commemorated the Anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations. Classes reflected on the moments that led to the historic speech as well as the continued journey of Reconciliation we take as a school community.
Friday JAM meetings have so far seen enthusiastic students between Years 6-12 coming together to share creative ideas around celebrating International Women’s Day, which will be held at SAC on Friday 7 March (Week 6). This year’s international theme is ‘March Forward: for ALL women and girls’. Our students have had many ideas on how to share stories of inspirational women as well as how we celebrate women’s contributions to our global society. Students are able to join JAM at any point in time during the year, so we are keen to welcome any students with a passion for this cause at our next Friday JAM meeting!
On Wednesday this week, our first group of students for 2025 visited Sr Janet Mead’s Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons. Volunteering at the Day Centre is a great opportunity for students to serve our local community and foster their sense of social justice. We hope to see students of many ages continue to put their hand up at the opportunity and to continue nurturing the connection SAC has with the Day Centre. Students in Years 7-12 can register to volunteer by clicking the link in the SEQTA notices next week.
Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome back Gemma Sisia, Founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania, to SAC during Harmony Week. Gemma will be speaking at the College on the March 20 from 7-8:30pm, sharing inspiring tales with two of St Jude’s alumni, John Stanley and Winnie Nemes, to celebrate 23 years of fighting poverty through education. Our Year 12 cohort sponsors a scholarship for a Year 2 student at St Jude’s named Angel. Tickets to meet Gemma, John and Winnie are free, but registration is necessary. Follow this link to book: https://www.trybooking.com/CYZRM
Ms Maddie Kelly and Ms Grace Campbell
Justice & Mercy Team
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