Mission Impact
Stage 3 Primary students from across the diocese gathered for a day of environmental conversation, and were commissioned as Eco Ambassadors for their schools.
Accompanied by each school's 'Wollongong Environment Network' Teacher Contact, students enjoyed a day of ecological prayer and reflection, as well as an informative keynote address from Robert Servine from Green Connect.
The event also provided students with an opportunity to learn from, and be inspired by, some of the wonderful ecological actions taking place at this event's host school, St Brigid’s Gwynneville. Year 6 students from St Brigid's took visitors an eco journey, sharing information about their Solar Panels, the Native Bee and Worm Farm, Djeera Bush Tucker and Native Garden, the Veggie Garden, Wicker Watering System and the School Bin System.
Students gained a deeper understanding of environmental challenges like 'fast fashion', and had fun repurposing old t-shirts into carry bags. They also co-constructed a "Creation Prayer" to use for important environmental days, such as Laudato Si' Week, World Environment Day, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the Season of Creation.
The day ended with each school sharing a piece of their jigsaw puzzle for environmental action, as well as the commissioning of students as Eco Ambassadors for their school.
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the day provided much hope for our world as these new Eco Ambassadors were reminded that “you are never too small to make a difference” and show love and care for our common home.
