Service
MS CATRINA SHARP, DEPUTY PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL Holding one’s hand out to others was, metaphorically, the most important aspect of our 2020 experience. In doing so, some peace was certainly experienced.
I will hold my hand out to you speak the peace you long to hear. 'The Servant Song' by
Richard Gillard
SERVICE LEARNING Our Year 12 Leadership Committees made significant contributions in some new ways during 2020. Focused on their area of College life, impressive collaboration was demonstrated by the committees, under the guidance of staff mentors from across the College. Their momentum was not halted by world events. The importance of their service to the community was heightened during these times and our leaders rose to that important occasion. We thank the girls sincerely for work in their fields: Communication, Culture, Innovation, Junior School, Middle School, Ministry, Environment, Restorative Practice, Pastoral Care in each House, Wellness and Teaching and Learning. THE COLLEGE INTERACT CLUB The College Interact Club Board, headed by President and Prefect for Service, Hayley Finch, led many activities which raised awareness and funds to support a variety of organisations. The following groups were among those supported by the Club: Queensland Medical Research Institute, Rosies Friends on the Street, our three young international sponsor children, and our newest friend – an Indigenous child from Queensland.
WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE The Senior Leaders again formed a strong team of participants in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave campaign. Raising in excess of $50,000, the girls were thrilled to know that in 2020, when vulnerable people became even more vulnerable, they were able to remain steadfast in their support for the Foundation. ROSIES FRIENDS ON THE STREET 2020 marked the fourth year of our association with Rosies Friends on the Street. Our regular visits halted early in the year; however, our girls and staff ensured that our donation of food meant the Rosies staff were able to maintain good support to those who needed care. Furthermore, the Great Stationery Race proved to be a very success Holme Group challenge. Thousands of items were donated by our girls to ensure our young friends
from Rosies were able to gather all that they need for a timely return to school for 2021. After a year of challenge for these families, this was a great support for both the little ones and their folk. SONY FOUNDATION’S CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY CAMP In September, a group of Year 11 girls supported young children with special needs over the four days of the annual Sony Foundation Holiday Camp. Four Year 12 girls assisted in leading the Year 11 group of carers during the camp. The structure may have been a little different; however, the experiences of selflessness, unconditional love, humility and joy clearly remained as strong as ever before. Selfless gestures are part of daily life; considered and intentional care of others is cultural.
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