A Day of Reflection and Belonging at Year 7 Retreat
A Day of Reflection and Belonging at Year 7 Retreat
Weaving Connections
Our Year 7 students participated in their Year 7 Retreat Day, centred on the theme of connection. Throughout the day, students explored how relationships are built and strengthened through a range of activities led by the Religious Education and home class teachers.
The symbolism of threads and weaving became a meaningful focus, with each student creating their own dreamcatcher which uses intertwined strands to represent how each person contributes to the Year 7 community. This message continued through vision boards and string art, reinforcing the idea that connection is something we create with intentional actions over time.
Students also engaged in a guided meditation linked to our liturgical theme, Animated by Love, reflecting on how love can shape their actions and relationships. A reflective walk through the Botanic Gardens provided opportunities for conversation, shared stories, and connection with nature, supported by scripture prompts and inspired by the landscape around them.
The day concluded with a liturgy, where students had created decorations representing someone they had come to know better through conversation. It was a fitting reminder that belonging grows through understanding one another, and that each person has a rich story to tell when we allow space for conversations to flow.
The Year 7 Retreat offered valuable space for students to pause, reflect, and continue weaving the relationships that will support them throughout the year.
Ms Tenielle Nuske
Year 7 Coordinator
