Our recent College Solidarity Walk was a wonderful expression of community spirit, faith, and commitment to justice. Students from across all year levels and campuses participated with enthusiasm, walking together and putting into action the values that lie at the heart of the Edmund Rice tradition.
Throughout the day, students participated in a liturgy recognising the enduring legacy of Edmund Rice and his commitment to standing with those who are marginalised and in need. The liturgy encouraged students to consider how they can continue this mission through acts of service, inclusion, and advocacy within their own community.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all families and community members who generously supported our fundraising efforts, raising a total of $7,150. Your contributions will directly benefit the Olympic Village Exodus Community, helping to provide vital support and resources for those in need. Your generosity makes a tangible difference and embodies the spirit of compassion we strive to nurture in our students.
Year 12 Media students - Luke Gheno N05, Nicholas Carbone T01, Noah Jordan B05, and Joshua Roguska T01 - recently stepped into the role of storytellers, filmmakers, and advocates through their participation in the Edmund Rice Foundation Doco in a Day initiative. This engaging and thought-provoking challenge invites student to create a three-minute mini documentary exploring the powerful theme: “Education Equals Opportunity.”
The chosen theme encouraged students to think beyond their own experiences and consider the global reality of unequal access to education, showcasing how education can break cycles of poverty, empower individuals, and open doors to new futures.
As part of this awareness-raising initiative, students are also undertaking fundraising efforts to directly support the Edmund Rice Foundation - turning their advocacy into meaningful action and real-world impact. To support their efforts, you can donate via the QR code at the end of their video.
We congratulate all students involved for their creativity, insight, and commitment to making a difference. Their work stands as a powerful testament to the idea that when young people are given the opportunity to learn, they are also given the power to transform the world
“Taking part in Doco in a Day was a really rewarding experience. We worked together as a team, and this video documentary pushed us to think creatively under pressure and work together as a team. It was a challenge because we had only one day to plan and edit a documentary. One of the things I enjoyed most was being able to look at an important real-world issue and use raw unedited footage that was recorded for this purpose.
Our team chose to take our documentary in a direction that combined personal storytelling with information. We used a three-act structure to show the benefits of education and the busy lives that people overseas live. Throughout the process we learned a lot about collaboration, time management, and the importance of planning and having footage pre-downloaded. “
Year 12 Luke Gheno N05
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