Refugee Week 18 June – 23 June

Lord, No one is a stranger to you and
no one is ever far from your loving care
In your kindness watch over refugees and those separated
from their loved ones, those who are lost,
and those who have been exiled from their homes.
Bring them safely to the place where they long to be,
and help us always to show your kindness
 to strangers and those in need.
Amen

Australian Catholic Social Justice Council

This week, students took part in lessons to remember all displaced people throughout the world. The theme this year is ‘Finding Freedom. It raises awareness of the issues affecting refugees and highlights aspects of the refugee experience while helping the broader community to understand what it is like to be a refugee. It helps to make Refugee Week a national celebration. The theme provides a focal point for events across Australia, uniting separate activities into a single nationwide celebration.

The students shared in a story written by Anh Do. This book tells the inspiring and uplifting story of Anh’s family from their dangerous journey by boat from Vietnam to their struggle to establish a new life in Australia. The Little Refugee tells the uplifting and inspiring story of the incredible childhood of one of Australia’s favourite personalities.

Tina Nicotina
Religious Education Coordinator P-6, Acting Co-Assistant to the Head of Primary Campus P-4 and Year 3 teacher.