St Ursula's College Newsletter Term 4, Week 4
From the Principal
Mrs Deidre Young
On the weekend, it was my pleasure to join with the St Ursula’s College staff and students, and my daughter, Evie, to complete the 10 km Hike for Homeless. As I sit and reflect on this experience, and the ongoing aches and pains in my body, I am reminded that this challenge of walking 10km is more than just a physical challenge; it’s a journey that tests your mental fortitude and resilience.
One of the most profound lessons learned is the importance of pushing beyond your perceived limits. As you navigate steep inclines and rugged terrain, you realize that your body is capable of more. This experience teaches you to embrace discomfort and to see it as a stepping stone to growth. Each step forward, no matter how difficult, is a testament to your strength and determination.
Another key lesson for me was the power of maintaining a positive narrative. When faced with obstacles, it’s easy to succumb to negative thoughts and self-doubt. However, by consciously choosing to focus on positive outcomes and celebrating small victories along the way, you can transform your mindset. This shift in perspective not only makes the journey more enjoyable but also reinforces the belief that you can overcome any challenge. The hike becomes a metaphor for life’s struggles, reminding you that a positive attitude can turn any situation around.
Controlling your mindset means acknowledging the difficulties but not letting them define your experience. Instead, you focus on the beauty of the journey, the camaraderie with fellow hikers, and the sense of accomplishment at the end. This mindset helps you stay motivated and keeps you moving forward, even when the going gets tough. Ultimately, the hike teaches you that with the right mindset, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way.
Who would have believed all of this could be learnt from a simple 10km hike. I am firstly proud of the decision of nearly 40 members of our community to give a small amount of their time and their physical ability to support this initiative that helped those who experience homelessness in our community. A practical and proactive response to help others, serve the community, and live out the core message of SERVIAM.
Having completed the Kokoda Challenge a few years ago, walking 48 km, it also reminded me about how critical practice and training is in the lead up to any event. Life surely is the same. When a baby learns to walk, there are more fails and falls than successes… but with each one, there is growth and improvement, until, without even thinking they are toddlers, walking everywhere (or running). Life is the same. Practice… consistent and persistent actions that help to bring about growth and improvement.
So many lessons here and I am sure as our Year 12 student embark on their final external assessment exams, they can attest to the benefits of repeated and ongoing study and practice of concepts and skills, and a positive mindset!!! We wish our Seniors 2024 all the best for their External Exams.
Ursuline Connections
It was so lovely to join in on all the celebrations that were St Ursula’s Day and week.
I continue to believe part of the “special-ness” of our College, our strength, is the way that all that happens is by our girls, for our girls and about our girls. And this week, St Ursula’s Week, is a lovely reflection of just that. I acknowledge all involved in planning each of our days from the Great Debate, to the Volleyball Challenge, Ursie Challenge, Day of Change and today, St Ursula’s Day. In particular, I acknowledge the members of our Student Representative Group, both 2024 and 2025, Arien and Grace… for your hard work to make this week such fun for everyone. I am sure there will be a montage of photos later in the newsletter to capture the essence of a weeklong program designed by our Student Representative Council (SRC).
On Friday, as part of our liturgy, we celebrated our staff who have provided service to our College for 5, 10, 15, 20, and for some, 30 years. There is no better example of service than that of our staff who give each day to support our young girls to be their best selves.
Congratulations to the following staff who were acknowledged and celebrated on Friday…
* 5 Years of Service
Brad Skidmore & Bernadette Witham
* 10 Years of Service
Meghan Ballon, Nadia Benkenstein, Scott Price & Janet Schier
* 15 Years of Service
Elizabeth Hanton, John Harman and Clare Watson
* 20 Years of Service
Emma Dever, Sandra Jarrett, Terre Hawkins
* 30 Years of Service
Maria Gibson
Celebrating Success
There are so many ways in which success is celebrated, and milestones are acknowledged at St Ursula’s College. It was my pleasure last week to join with Mrs Anita Tawns to celebrate each of our Year 12 girls who have completed a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA). Six of our seven SBA graduates joined Mrs Tawns and me for breakfast, where each were acknowledged for their achievement. I love the opportunities our girls have these days, to diversify their pathways, and aims for goals navigating different paths, combining a range of various courses and subjects. Well done once again to the following girls.
Please keep our Year 12 students in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate the final days of their secondary schooling.
I also overlooked welcoming some staff in my newsletter last fortnight. We are so pleased to welcome Mrs Ingrid Rencken teaching Science and Miss Teryn Smith covering Ms Elphick’s classes. Both Ingrid and Teryn will work with us this term. It is also a pleasure to welcome Breeanna Davidson, who is providing additional help as a School Officer – In class support with our Learning Support team across Thursday and Fridays. It is also wonderful to welcome back from maternity leave, Mrs Maree Ford and Mrs Shontielle Iddles.
On Tuesday of next week, the St Ursula’s College P&F will host their final meeting for the term, being their Annual General Meeting. All are welcome to attend, starting around 5.45 pm for a 6.00 pm start. It will be wonderful to thank the P&F members who assisted with the Merici Spring Supper prior to the meeting, and on behalf of the College, we thank them for a wonderful function to welcome our current parents and community members, as well as a place for our Past students to reconnect.
Have a great fortnight.
Together, in Serviam,
Deidre Young
Principal
Deputy Principal
Ms Bernadette Witham
This week marks the start of external exams and a series of 'lasts' for our Year 12 students. With only two months until Christmas, the challenge for all students is to stay focused and motivated. It also signals the approach of year-end celebrations and the recognition of achievements in academics, sports, music, and culture for all our students.
Last week, our community gathered to celebrate and reflect on the courage and determination of Angela Merici and St. Ursula. Their commitment to seeking truth and navigating life’s challenges to create a better world, particularly for women, remains a source of inspiration. We encourage our students, whether in Year 12 or Year 7, to carry these qualities with them as they approach their exams and assessments in the final stages of the year. How we finish is just as important as how we begin—so let’s finish strong. Today I will share one study technique that your daughters may like to try in helping them finish strong. It is called the Promodoro technique. (Developed by Francecso Cirillo, an Italian software engineer)
- The Pomodoro technique is a set time for staying on tasks, followed by a quick break. Traditionally, the ratio works like this: 25 minutes on task, followed by a 5 minute break. It is said to improve focus and minimise distractions as long as the 5 minute break is not to engage in social media.
Presentation Assembly: Wednesday 13 November
With office staff working overtime to collate data to finalise awards, I wanted to take this opportunity to explain some of the awards.
- Acknowledgement of Academic Awards are based on student results as at the end of Term 3.
- Year 7-8:
- Principal’s Award: awarded to students who have received all A’s
- Academic Distinction: awarded to those students who receive no more than 4 B’s or lower or all A’s and no more than 2 B’s and 1 C
- Academic Merit: awarded to those students who receive no more than 5 B’s or all A’s and no more than 4 B’s and 1 C or all A’s and 2 C’s
- Year 9-10:
- Principal’s Award: awarded to students who have received all A’s
- Academic Distinction: awarded to those students who receive no more than 5 B’s or lower or all A’s and no more than 3 B’s and 1 C
- Academic Merit: awarded to those students who receive no more than 6 B’s or all A’s and no more than 5 B’s and 1 C or all A’s and 3 C’s
- Year 11:
- Based on Unit 1 and 2 results..
- Year 12:
- As students have not completed their studies, we acknowledge the highest performance in each subject based on the combined QCAA confirmed results for IA1, IA2 and IA3.
- Engagement in the Learning Process: Year 7-12
- This award acknowledges students who have shown persistence and commitment to their studies with regards to using class time productively, completion of set tasks and using feedback to deepen learning.
- This award acknowledges students who have shown persistence and commitment to their studies with regards to using class time productively, completion of set tasks and using feedback to deepen learning.
Bernadette,
Deputy Principal
Asst Principal Mission and Identity
Mr Joe Kelly
In a remarkable display of dedication and compassion, two of our students, Brooke and Molly, recently undertook a 20km hike to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. This was alongside over 40 staff and students who walked shorter distances of 10km and 5 km. This initiative, inspired by the Serviam spirit, highlights their commitment to serving others and making a tangible difference in our community.
The Serviam spirit, meaning “I will serve,” is a core value that our school instills in every student. It encourages us to look beyond ourselves and extend a helping hand to those in need. Brooke and Molly have truly embodied this spirit by choosing to walk such a significant distance, demonstrating their willingness to go above and beyond for a noble cause.
Their journey was not just a physical challenge but also a spiritual one. Much like St. Paul, who spoke of “running the good race” in his letters, these students have shown perseverance, resilience, and a deep sense of purpose. St. Paul’s metaphor of the race is a powerful reminder that our efforts in life, especially those aimed at helping others, are part of a greater mission. By undertaking this hike, Brooke and Molly have illustrated that the path to making a difference is often long and arduous, but the rewards are immeasurable.
The funds raised from this hike will go directly to local shelters and programs that support the homeless, providing much-needed resources and hope to those who are struggling. This initiative not only raises awareness about the plight of the homeless but also inspires others in our school community to take action and contribute in their own ways.
We are incredibly proud of all our staff and students for their dedication and selflessness. Their actions serve as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of the Serviam spirit. Let us all be inspired by their example and continue to find ways to serve and uplift those around us.
Together, we can make a difference, one step at a time.
Joe,
Asst Principal Mission and Identity
Asst Principal Pastoral Care
Mrs Maria Gibson
St Ursula’s Week festivities
Another year has passed, and another wonderful week of St Ursula’s celebrations has occurred. St Ursula’s Week is a highly regarded week of festivities for both our present staff and our students. It is certainly highly regarded by past students who have had the opportunity to celebrate.
The week:
Monday saw the students out-debate the teachers with the topic ‘That AI will take over humanity.’ A special thank you must go to past student Maddie Reeves who helped to adjudicate the debate. The battle of wits was impressive, but the students’ arguments were just too good.
Tuesday was the volleyball competition with teachers, Senior PE class, House and SRC students playing against each other. There was a strong friendly competitive air throughout the Salo Centre; however, the teacher team was just too strong for the other teams, although an extra round of time, did see the Senior PE class as victorious.
On Wednesday the Ursie Woman Challenge was held with each House having four members from each year level compete. The overall winners of the challenge were Stella House!
The Day of Change Markets filled the Salo Centre on Thursday with a plethora of service groups selling their wares with proceeds going towards charity. What amazing Serviam spirit!
Friday was St Ursula’s Day. The day began with a stirring liturgy that retold the story of St Ursula and her strength in going against the expectations of her time. The Boat Parade was once again a spectacular display of creativity and the array of ‘Mapping out the Mystery’ themes was impressive. Once the parade was over, we grabbed the boats and headed down to the bottom oval to race the race. Lunch was a bittersweet occasion with farewells being made to our Year 12s. The sisterhood of St Ursula’s College is certainly alive. The end of the day and a special highlight for me, is the Talent Show. There are so many our girls with such diverse talents, and it is wonderful to see them on the stage sharing their talents with others. I particularly love hearing the support that the audience gives to each and every participant.
What an incredible week! It certainly is a busy one but one that so many of our students will remember for a lifetime. A huge thank you must go to the girls who are responsible for the organising of the week’s festivities: the SRC (2024 and 2025 group) and the 2024 House Captains and Leaders. A job well done!
Maria
Asst Principal Pastoral Care
Director of Sport
Mrs Elyce Ruhle
Sports Awards
Acknowledgement of Sporting Success
The Acknowledgement of Sporting Success awards are presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding sporting accomplishments for their chosen sport through the school community and School Sport Pathway.
- Abbey James – Darling Downs Netball
- Addyson Jackson – Darling Downs Touch Football
- Amelia Kidd – Darling Downs AFL, Touch Football, Cricket, Football and QLD AFL Academy
- Holly Purcell – Darling Downs Hockey and Cross Country
- Isabel Van Heerden – Darling Downs Touch Football
- Kaleesha Hall – Darling Downs Futsal
- Molly Van Heerden – Darling Downs Touch Football
- Sophie Hick – Darling Downs Football and Futsal
- Charlotte Kidd – Darling Downs AFL, Football and Cricket
- Grace Oughtred – Darling Downs Football and Futsal
- Lucy Dyson – Darling Downs Football, Track and Field and Futsal
- Amelia O’Toole – Darling Downs Rugby League
- Isabella Casagrande – Darling Downs Swimming
- Brooke Newberry – Darling Downs Track and Field
- Claire Brady – Darling Downs Swimming
- Claire Ward – Darling Downs Basketball
- Emma Barram – Darling Downs Swimming
- Erin Irvine – Darling Downs Cricket
- Gracie Facer – Darling Downs Rugby League
- Josie Harrington – Darling Downs Futsal
- Lucy McMillan – Darling Downs track and Field
- Lucy Mills – Darling Downs Cricket
- Mackenzie Clarke – Darling Downs Touch Football
- Meila Beckett – Darling Downs Netball
- Molly Toms – Darling Downs Triathlon
- Amelia Doherty – Darling Downs Touch Football
- Georgia McAuliffe – Darling Downs Cross Country
- Mikayla O’Neill – Darling Downs Track and Field
Team of the Year – Senior A Netball Team
The Team of the Year award recognises a team within the College that epitomises the qualities of team dynamics and has participated with a high level of distinction. The 2024 Team of the Year is the Senior A Netball Team.
The Senior A Netball accomplished remarkable feats this season, they were successful in winning the Grand Final for the Wednesday Night competition. They claimed the Division 2 Winners at the Queensland Catholic Carnival and reclaimed the prestigious MC Cup with their victory over Downlands. Notably, this marks the first time in 8 years that the College has achieved this.
- Amelia Doherty
- Georgia McAuliffe
- Aaliyah Selby
- Ali Murray
- Darcie Gillis
- Haylee Doherty
- Jorja Britton
- Libby Hain
- Mikalya O’Neill
- Rose Coren
- Veronica Farrow
Outstanding Contribution to College Sport
The Outstanding Contribution to College Sport award recognises the girls who have made a significant contribution to the Sporting Life at the College. This may be through participation in multiple sports, service through coaching, umpiring, or helping at sport specific gala days or a combination of activities. These girls receiving these awards have gone above and beyond to help the College in the sporting arena.
- Charlotte James
- Haylee Doherty
- Jorja Bubb
- Kaleesha Hall
- Molly Van Heerden
- Phoebe Neenan
- Rianna Haverhoek
- Sophia Hanley
- Sophie Hick
- Suzannah Chappel
- Aaliyah Selby
- Ali Murray
- Amelia Doherty
- Abbey James
- Addyson Jackson
- Amelia Kidd
- Holly Purcell
- Isabel Van Heerden
- Mikayla O’Neill
- Jorja Britton
Junior Rising Star
The Junior Rising Star Award (years 7-9) and Senior Star of the Future (years 10-11) Awards are given to the most accomplished junior and senior sportswoman who have reached a high level both at the College and school pathway representative level. It is based on their contributions to college teams on and off the field, their work ethic, performances, and their representative accomplishments throughout the year. Girls are awarded points for their service for participating, umpiring, and coaching at a school level and for making school pathway representative teams.
- The Junior Rising Star is Amelia Kidd
Amelia represented the College as part of the Hockey, Rugby League, Football, Futsal, Touch and Rugby 7s teams. She was named as the 2024 Cross Country 14 years Age Champion. Amelia was a member of the Darling Downs AFL, Touch Football, Cricket and Football teams, a remarkable achievement to represent across four sports. To top it off Amelia was named as a shadow in the Queensland AFL team and went onto represent the Queensland Academy at the National Championships. Amelia is to be congratulated on her outstanding achievements in 2024.
Senior Star of the Future
- Lucy Dyson
Lucy was a member of the College Futsal, Football and Track and Field teams. She was named age champion for the 16 years Track and Field carnival. Lucy was a member of the Darling Downs Track and Field, Futsal and Football teams. Congratulations Lucy, you are our 2024 Senior Rising Star.
Sports Captain of the Year
The Sports Captain of the Year award recognises a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, teamwork and dedication in all aspects of school sports. This person has led by example, showing dedication to training, is encouraging and motivating to teammates, has maintained a positive attitude in all situations and has been efficient in communicating with staff and students. This person embodies the core values of respect, teamwork and fair play and has fostered a sense of unity. They consistently go above the expectations of a sports leader and has made a significant contribution for the benefit of sport at the College. This award is only awarded when someone is truly deserving.
- The Sports Captain of the year is Molly Van Heerden
Ursie All-Stars Team:
To be selected for the Ursie All-Stars Team, students must demonstrate consistent excellence in their chosen sport or sports, showing skill dedication and commitment to team success. They exhibit leadership and sportsmanship, fostering a positive team environment both on and off the field. These athletes actively contribute to the schools sporting culture by acting as a role model both in the school and community contexts. This award recognises those who embody the values of St Ursula’s and are considered the best of the best.
- Aaliyah Selby
- Addyson Jackson
- Amelia Kidd
- Amelia Doherty
- Charlotte Kidd
- Georgia McAuliffe
- Grace Oughtred
- Holly Purcell
- Isabel Van Heerden
- Lucy Dyson
- Molly Van Heerden
- Sophie Hick
The sport department does not function without our dedicated staff. Their unwavering commitment and passion for supporting our athletes, both on and off the field, have been invaluable. Without their efforts in coaching and mentoring, we would not be able to provide the high-quality experiences that our students enjoy. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing team behind the scenes thank you for all that you do.
- Cameron Williams – Touch Football and Rugby League
- Meghan Ballon – Rugby League
- Laura Booth – Futsal and Football
- Nancy Heritage – Futsal
- Lynne Elphick – Futsal and Football
- Daniel Ryan – Swimming and Netball
- Tara Rossini – Futsal and Football
- Julian Cattonar – Netball
- Jaime Thomas – Netball
- Stephen Broderick – Futsal and Football
- Christle Cash – Rugby league, Touch Football and Rugby 7s
- James Darlington – Futsal and Football
Term 4, Week 4: Athletes of the Week
Head of Arts Faculty
Ms Lydia Pickard
MUSIC AWARDS
Congratulations to our talented musicians who received a co-curricular award for their participation in the Vocal and Instrumental Music Program. St Ursula’s music awards recognize the contributions and commitments the students have made to the program throughout the year, including attending performances and rehearsals, making valuable contributions to their chosen ensembles, and positively promoting the music department and the ensembles. We also celebrate the achievements of our year 12 students as part of the music program throughout their years at the College. Thank you to our year 12 students: Abby Wiggins (also our Music Captain), Charlotte Crellin, Georgina Eddie, Ella Finnegan, and Erin Southee. Thank you also to our music staff and vocal and instrumental music tutors for teaching, leading and inspiring our young musicians. Finally, thank you to the families for supporting the music program, and supporting your daughters to be a part of our very special musical community.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our musicians who volunteered their time to perform at this year’s Merici Spring Supper – Guitar Band, Combined choir, and student soloists.
AWARDS RECIPIENTS
MOST VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO CHORAL
Junior –Matilda Shoebridge
Senior – Eve Reimers
Erin Southee
MOST VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO INSTRUMENTAL
Junior – Mirabelle Lee
Charise Lin
Zoe Schultz
Senior – Amelia Butters
Charlotte Crellin
Georgina Eddie
BEST MUSICIAN
Junior – Charise Lin
Zoe Schultz
Senior –Eve Reimers
MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN – (Choral)
Junior – Sophia Sanson-Male
Claudia Shoebridge
Senior – Evelyn Fuller
Esperance Tumaina
MOST IMPROVED MUSICIAN - (Instrumental)
Junior – Aurora Sargent
Isobel Teepa
Senior – Abby Wiggins
CONTINUO AWARD
Banazir Ameen
Helin Amin
Taylah Priebbenow
Ivy Roger
Sapphira Rogers
MUSIC CAPTAIN
Abby Wiggins
SENIOR SERVICE TO MUSIC AWARD
Charlotte Crellin
Georgina Eddie
Ella Finnegan
Erin Southee
Abby Wiggins
New Website and Newsletter format
As part of our transition to the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office, we have launched a new website that supports a new platform for newsletters. This change aims to provide a simpler, more streamlined process for those accessing our website, and it is much more user-friendly for us to keep updated and relevant. You will now find all newsletters linked to our website as they are posted.
Please close any open browsers on your laptop, PC, or phone and search for St Ursula’s College Toowoomba again to clear any caches. A cache is a temporary storage area in your device that saves copies of web pages to speed up loading times. Closing and reopening a webpage helps clear this storage, ensuring you see the most up-to-date content on our new website.
The view of our webpage is easy to navigate whether on a phone or a laptop or PC. A couple of key area's to highlight on the new webpage:
Reporting Absences - if you scroll down the bottom of the new webpage, there is a large rectangle labelled Parent Dashboard. Click on this and it will take you to Firefly where you normally report absences.
Newsletters - again, if you scroll down the bottom of the new webpage, there is a large rectangle labelled Newsletter. click on this and all recent newsletters will be here for your reference.
School Calendar - same place down the bottom of the page. This lists dates and what's on each day/week/month for ease of reference.
Any other area's you're looking for are under the tabs across the top on a laptop/PC otherwise the 3 small black lines on the top left side of a phone will show you the drop down menu options.
Parents & Friends
Thank you to everyone who attended the 3rd annual Merici Spring Supper on Saturday, 12th October. The day was beautiful in weather and decor, great company, amazing live music, delicious food and icy cold drinks were consumed.
Thank you again to all our Sponsors and Donors for supporting our day. Congratulations to our prize winners too.
We are thrilled to announce we raised $11,000 from this event which will support our Bursary donation as well as our final instalment towards Air Conditioning at the College.
It was wonderful to see so many current parents and Old Girls attend our event. A big turn out from 2009 and 1994 years especially. We hope to see more Old Girls for our 2025 event. Please save the date for Saturday 18th October 2025 for next year's event.
A huge thank you to our major raffle donors, in particular to Odes Superstore for our first prize - a DirtBike won by the Doherty Family. We'd also like to thank St Ursula's College Boarding, St Ursula's P&F, Eyecare Eyewear and the Roger Family, Toowoomba Orthodontist, Feed Central, Safe & Swift Smoke Alarms, Neil Kann Electrical, Handy Hendo, Horizon Accountants and Past Student Association. Our event’s success wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, listed in the below images.
We also had donations from Terry White Chemist (Tracy Dan), McKellar Concreting (Lisa McKellar), Mills Family (Event Cinemas), Ford Family, Doherty Family, Liebke Tyres and Thomas Family. Please show your appreciation by supporting the businesses that support us.
Our next P&F Meeting is our AGM on Tuesday, 29 October at 5:45pm in Kerrilaw. All parents are invited to join us and engage with our community to discuss how we can best support the wider St Ursula’s Community.
Booklists 2025
Please find attached the booklists for each year level. These booklists will also be found on our website at www.st-ursula.qld.edu.au
All General Stationery Requirements and Specific Stationery Requirements can be pre-ordered and purchased in kit form from the St Ursula's College Retail Outlet.
Please contact the Retail Outlet on 07 4638 8715 as soon as possible to order your kit.
Retail Store is open 11am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Lions Club of Toowoomba Inc
Lions Club of Toowoomba Inc have reached out to see if any of our students are interested in participating in the Lions Youth of the Year National Program. It’s a fantastic opportunity that not only provides a wonderful experience but also looks impressive on their CVs.
This program is a public forum speaking contest. In the morning, students will have an interview worth 70 points. In the afternoon, they will face two impromptu questions and deliver a prepared five-minute speech, which together are worth 30 points. The winner has the chance to advance through various levels, ultimately reaching the national stage.
As the year is coming to a close, I’m trying to organise the students before the end of the year should they be interested. This way, they won’t feel rushed in the new year and will have ample time to prepare and rehearse their speeches.
To be eligible, students must be over 14 and under 19 as of June 30, 2025. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. If any students wish to compete, I can forward the relevant information to you.
Thank you
Trish Clark
Chairperson
mike.trish@hotmail.com
Rosies
Year 11’s step up in the wet at Rosies Friends of the Street Outreach at Harlaxton Park.
Our keen year 11 students alongside Teacher Mrs. Kate Clark, and Chappie Nancy took up the Serviam baton to help Rosies Friends on the Street. They attended Harlaxton Park, on what was a very cold and wet Wednesday evening 16th October 2024.
Students quickly cooked up hot barbeque foods and served the patrons that had braved the elements. Though numbers were down the patron’s enjoyed music and games provided by the PCYC, and many conversations with our students and Rosies volunteers. Izzy Staley and Mr. Steve Broderick provided sweet treats which brought back cherished memories of Mothers’ and Nans’ cooking for those mature aged patrons.
Students discovered that volunteering with Rosies brings joy, not only to those that need an extra helping hand to feed themselves and their families, but also gratitude and fulfilment to themselves.
L-R Anika Langton, Chappie Nancy, Dalzin Ameen, Dimpal Sharma (front), Tahlia Lees and Teacher Kate Clark