{"id":14520,"date":"2025-09-23T12:30:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T02:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&p=14520"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T00:45:37","slug":"religious-education-news-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/religious-education-news-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Religious Education News"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our Curriculum<\/i><\/b>\u2026<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK – EMPATHY IN ACTION<\/b><\/p>\n

In Week 7, MSCW celebrated Social Justice Week under the theme <\/span>Empathy in Action<\/span><\/i>, inviting staff and students to reflect on what it means to walk in someone else\u2019s shoes. Through a series of whole-school initiatives, our community came together to reflect, serve and make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

A stunning whole-school footprint mural became the centrepiece of the week, with students contributing artwork that symbolised compassion, understanding and their commitment to empathy. Tutor groups engaged in reflective activities that challenged students to consider how their everyday choices such as their words, actions and attitudes, can either build up or break down the dignity of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the classroom, students put empathy into practice through acts of service. Donations continued in support of the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, offering warmth and hope to those facing hardship. Students also gathered at lunch to write heartfelt letters to residents at a local nursing home, spreading kindness and connection across generations. Social Justice Week was a powerful reminder that empathy is not just a feeling, but a choice to act with love, courage and care.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well done to our Social Justice co-Captains Billie and Valentina for organising a wonderful and powerful week.<\/span><\/p>\n