Weelya’s Salamanca Project

As part of this year’s Salamanca Project, Weelya students have grown in their knowledge and understanding of the needs of elderly people in our community. Through a range of experiences and activities, students have learnt about organisations that support elderly people and by volunteering, students have discovered how spending meaningful time with a person is at the heart of our Christian mission. 

In 2025, Weelya House opted to continue with last year’s focus of ‘Helping the Elderly’, with a very successful Bake Sale held in July raising funds to support the Inner West Meals on Wheels organisation. Several initiatives led by students to residents at Goondee Nursing Home in Strathfield.

In Term 4, Year 10 student Alannah Kenniff brought flowers and joy to Goondee residents, joining Ava Richardson and Charlotte Chong in Year 11 who spent time talking and playing games with residents and leading a spontaneous sing-along.

The Christmas spirit arrived at Goondee before the end of term, with Isabella Palermo and Arabella Roberts in Year 8 putting together a basket filled with activities and games for residents to enjoy. The girls also handed out personalised Christmas cards to residents which had been written by Weelya students in Homerooms as part of their contribution to the Salamanca project. 

At the beginning of 2026, Weelya will present its fundraising efforts to the Inner West Meals on Wheels. 

Loretta Gilmore
Assistant Head of House – Weelya
Inclusive Education and English Teacher