During the day students participated in a number of activities designed to deepen their understanding and empathy for others living in the developing world and to think about the impact they have, as individuals, on the sustainability of our planet and its resources. Students worked on a definition for Social Justice and explored the message of our human responsibilities. They visited the United Nations Goals for Sustainable Development and examined what Caritas Australia is doing to make a difference to the ecological and social sustainability of the planet.
It was an excellent opportunity for the students to spend the day together bonding and buliding relationships whilst participating in learning episodes which deepened their understanding of sustainability and the distribution of resources. All activities culminated in producing a Year 12 Plan of Action aimed at raising awareness of the plight of those in developing world communities as well as our own and the impact climate change has on the well-being of planet Earth. We look forward to witnessing their leadership throughout the year as they endeavour to plan and organise a series of community events aimed at raising awareness of the needs of our neighbours living in ou rlocal community and the environment.
