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Praise for students’ clean-up mission
YEAR nine students from Padua College spent two hours cleaning the beach at the end of Main Street, Mornington on Friday 6 October.
Faith coordinator Dr Graeme Pender said he was “incredibly proud of the students who exemplified the core values of the school during their endeavour”.
“It was truly inspiring to witness their dedication to improving the community. In the limited time we had on the beach this morning, the students were horrified to find so much rubbish scattered on the sand, including two abandoned shopping centre trolleys; particularly given there are many rubbish bins available,” he said.
“Our year nine Catholic Action Program is designed to empower our students to engage with and uplift the community in various meaningful ways. Every Tuesday, they devote their time to visiting elderly residents at Peninsula Grange Residential Care and Racecourse Residential Care, alternating between the two facilities each week.
“Their interactions with the residents, including conversations and engaging in games, bring immense joy and companionship to those they encounter. It's evident that our students recognise the positive impact they are making on the lives of these individuals.”
The students also volunteer at the St Vincent de Paul shop in Mornington and Mornington animal shelter.
