IMPORTANT: DATE CHANGE
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date for the Confirmation Retreat has been changed. The Confirmation Retreat will now be held on Saturday 17^th August NOT 24^th August. Thank you.

St Vincent de Paul School Sleepout

Congratulations to the 21 students who paticipated in the our school St Vicnent de Paul Sleep Out. The students completed a number of activities to help them deepen their understanding of the issue of homelessness including an outside reflection. We are very proud of these students and hope that they will encourage their friends to take-up the challenge next year. The money raised from their sponsorship will go towards purchasing much needed winter items for the Night Patrol Van.

“I learnt that there is more than a 150 people in Narrabundah that are experiencing types of homelessness” Rose

“I realised that it was so hard to sleep. Someone who is homeless must be so tired and just want to sleep but can’t find somewhere safe and stable” Sarah

“We played a game called 'Mindfield'. It showed me that everyone needs help when they are going through tough times and that there are many different reasons for homelessness” Michael.

Mini Vinnies Winter Woolies Day

Our Winter Woollies Day was a huge success with families raising over $450 and the Night Patrol van was filled to the brim with donations of winter woollies! The Night Patrol van arrived to find the school fence lined with posters encouraging people to be a part of the change to end homelessness. Students then assisted in packing the van with donations and then Fr Dan lead the school in blessing the donations. On behalf

of the St Vincent de Paul Streets Programs we would like to thank the St Benedicts school community for their generous donations.

ABC Breakfast Radio Guests: Brigid N and David T

Congratulations to Brigid and David who were interviewed by Dan Bourchier on the ABC Breaskfast Radio show about our school sleep out and the very serious issue of homelessness in our Canberra community.They spoke compassionately and eloquently, reflecting their deep understanding of the issue of homelessness as well as their faith. As a school community we are incredibly proud of them. To listen to the interview please visit the Catholic Education Facebook page.

Community Meals Program

The Community Meals freezer is one way we can assist families who are experiencing hardship. If you are able to cook a meal, please use disposable containers and label with ingredients and date. All meal donations can be brought to the Front Office. If your family requires temporary meal assistance, you can speak in confidence to any of our staff members.