Harmony Week - Melton Campus

Our College community spirit was evident last week as students and staff participated in Harmony Week activities.

Following on from the wonderful opening assemblies and cultural dances, students had many opportunities during lunchtimes to get involved.

At Melton Campus, a cupcake icing workshop by our College receptionist, Samantha Butcher, was very popular.

Samantha kindly shared her knowledge and expertise, baking cupcakes and then teaching students how to create beautiful piped floral decorations in Harmony Day colours.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the activity, and we thank Samantha for giving generously of her time, knowledge, and resources.

Outside the kitchen, there were games, henna art, bead bracelet making and art and craft activities to keep students busy and Year 9 Bakhita student Ollie put on another fantastic stock whipping demonstration on the green.

We also had a visit from the Zone, a youth alcohol and other drugs program for Melbourne’s northern and western regions delivered by Drummond Street Services, Youth Support & Advocacy Services (YSAS), and Odyssey House Victoria.

The Zone team created a friendly vibe while on campus, with students picking up several free gifts.

Our canteen added to Harmony Week festivities by offering a special menu representing countries around the world. We thank them for the delicious food and continued support of this annual event.

Ks for Caritas

To end the week on a high, last Friday our Melton Campus held its Ks for Caritas event, with students and staff walking more than 800 laps of the oval with heavy bags of rice and buckets filled with water.

The aim is to raise awareness of the many kilometres people in other countries walk daily to access fresh water, food, and education - all things we take for granted.

There was plenty of support and enthusiasm for participants and some friendly competition among houses to see who could walk the most laps during the big break.

The final tally is below.

Bakhita 198, Dominic 163, Glowrey 145, Bernard 92, MacKillop 86, Anthony 86, Lawrence 58 and Catherine 37. Total: 865

On behalf of the Harmony Week team, we would like to thank all the students and staff who embraced the spirit of the week and helped prepare and run activities. Let us continue to bring harmony to all walks of life each day.