Over the past Lenten period, St Patrick's College raised money and awareness for Caritas’ Project Compassion. This year the focus and message was ‘food for life’, creating a spotlight on global food issues and how Caritas Australia empowers the world’s poorest people to establish sustainable food sources for life. In total the College raised an amazing $5, 659.75. Every grade participated in at least 2 initiatives to help raise money for project compassion this year and they were very successful. Most year groups participated in a coin line and tried to reach their monetary aim on a 'goal thermometer'. Year 9 ran an Easter Egg guessing competition and three Year 10 homerooms raised over $100.

The seniors also ran a very successful ice cream stand which raised well over $200. The money raised for Project Compassion will assist our Pacific Island neighbours in Fiji, such as Eric and Ma who now can have a successful farm, a sustainable income and food for life. The gift of a new cow and other water facilities really do assist our fellow neighbours more than we will ever know.

Thank you everyone for participating in Caritas Project Compassion this year and the Social Justice group welcome your involvement for our future initiatives.

Madeline K (Year 10 Student) and Miss Boulatakos (Social Justice Coordinator)