Action for Justice
Action for justice is integral to the Christian vocation. Action for justice, peace and ecological sustainability is based on the dream of Jesus to establish the Kingdom of God. Holy Spirit School acts for justice when we demonstrate a commitment to the poor and marginalised, actively work for peace and practise stewardship of the earth. |
Applying Catholic Social Teaching:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
Caring for the Environment:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
Learning through Service:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- School Leadership groups develop a set of beliefs to reflect their role in the community and social justice
- Our school community supports agencies - Caritas, SVDP, Catholic Missions, Orange Sky Laundry through fundraising and awareness activities
- Staff organise a 'Bring and Buy' in support of Caritas - Project Compassion
- Staff are on roster at the local Neighbourhood Centre to provide meals for the homeless
- School community celebrates special days that promote peaceful relationships e.g. World Day of Peace, Harmony Day, World Day of Prayer, Say No to Bullying, Day for Daniel and others in our church and community who promote peace locally and globally
- An awareness of the families in our community and their situations particularly when we are organising excursions and holding fundraising activities
Caring for the Environment:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- A whole school approach to sustainability through our compost bins in each classroom and a class responsible for collecting this and adding it to the worm farm
- Installation of water tanks around the school and the use of this water in a range of ways - watering, toilets
- Recycling bins being placed in all classrooms and work rooms throughout the school
- Acknowledging events such as National Tree Day, Clean Up Australia/Schools Day and Earth Hour as a community and adding appropriate plants to our school environment
- Student Leaders share the importance of these events with the community in their role as school leaders
Learning through Service:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- Engaging with local groups - Footprints (Aged Care) to give students and staff an insight into the lives of others
- Holding 'Grandparent's Day' to celebrate the special place they hold in the lives of our children and community
- Support Catholic and other agencies - Caritas, Catholic Missions, SVDP, Orange Sky Laundry, Heart Foundation, Hummingbird House, Walk for Diabetes and Buy a Bale campaign, through practical ways such as bringing in items or fundraising
- Celebrating our Volunteers with a liturgy and morning tea to say thanks