On Friday,  23 February Sydney Catholic Schools brought together about 400  Central and Regional office staff for a “Big Day Out.” Sedra Wadeea from the Mary MacKillop Catholic Colleges’ Catholic Intensive English Centre (CIEC), was invited to speak about her experience as a refugee and her life in Australia.

It was an unforgettable moment for Sedra to be able to speak for the first time in front of such a large audience but also to see the emotional impact on the staff as she shared her journey as a refugee student. At the end of her speech, the audience was able to ask questions or pass on a message. One staff member stood up and said “You are a role model”.

Sedra arrived in Australia nine months ago and she should be proud of herself as not only she has she been able to learn a new language but she has committed 100% to her studies and settling into a new country.

Thank you Sedra for representing Mary Mackillop Catholic College’s Intensive English Centre and continue working hard in order to achieve your dreams.

Ms F. Arapi-Nunez, CIEC Coordinator