In their work in Praxis this term, a number of year levels have undertaken work on the beautification and maintenance of the gardens around our College Campus. Praxis is an experiential faith-based service learning where students actively reflect and engage in the needs of our community. This practical application of living Christ’s values aims to result in connecting with unity and trust in our community with integrity, acceptance and goodwill of our responsibility and beneficial desire to serve.

This work links to one of the five Catholic Social Teachings at OLSCC, that being Stewardship of Creation (Care for our Common Home). Students and their Teachers identified a need within our College and acted accordingly by making positive improvements to our wonderful College environment. They were supported by the effective organisation of our Groundsmen, Mr Kavney and Mr Petersen, of which we are very grateful.

This year is the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si': On the Care for our Common Home. We are reminded of his important message that we are all called to recognise God's creation and respect this gift, taking responsibility of its care.

7A Praxis

This term in Praxis 7A have assisted the  Grounds Staff in the beautification of the College’s facilities. This has included weeding the newly planted trees on both ovals, cleaning the Long Jump Pit, along with decorating the outdoor staff area. This is still a work in progress, however, the area will be painted, tidied, greenspaces, and an additional outdoor seating space are on the agenda. Mrs Elizabeth Kuruilaca, Dave Kavney and Andrew Peterson have been great in helping our students throughout the projects. Last Wednesday the class concluding the term with a Prayer Gathering around the Long Jump Pit to take a traditional indoor occasion, outdoors. 

Year 11 Praxis

This week in Praxis, the Year 11s held their prayer gathering next to the gardens which they have been working on throughout this term.

Students planted cuttings in our gardens as an illustration of their care for our common home.

In our 8A Prayer service  we celebrated the stories of creation both from a Christian and Ingenious perspective.