Siobhan Kelly

As Term 1 comes to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on what has been a meaningful and faith-filled start to the year at CMCC. Our students have wholeheartedly embraced the school’s faith life, demonstrating compassion, generosity, and a strong commitment to social justice.

One of the key highlights of this term was our fundraising initiatives, where students put their faith into action in support of those in need. We kicked off our efforts with the Shrove Tuesday pancake stall to raise $213 for Project Compassion. This event not only provided a great service learning experience for our senior hospitality students, it also served as an opportunity to reflect on the significance of Lent and the spirit of giving.

Following this, our community came together for the Project Compassion Water Walk, an event designed to raise awareness about the struggles faced by vulnerable communities around the world who lack access to clean water. Students showed incredible enthusiasm and generosity, surpassing our original fundraising goal of $1,000 and raising a remarkable $1,078! This achievement is a testament to the compassion and dedication of our school community, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed.

In celebration of this milestone, students were given the opportunity to participate in an Ice Bucket Challenge with their teachers at the conclusion of the event. Fifty students took part in this exciting challenge, adding an element of fun while reinforcing the importance of our collective efforts in making a difference.

Water Walk and Ice Bucket Challenge

As we move into the next term, we remain committed to continuing our faith-based initiatives and encouraging our students to live out the values of compassion, courage, hospitality and faith in action. We thank our entire school community for their generosity and support, and we look forward to another term of meaningful engagement and positive impact.