Service and Solidarity
Pag-Inupdanay... with Spirit – As part of the Year 10 social justice week, 10 students travel to the Philippines to work with communities and learn about local issues. Nudgee College is building relationships of mutual support with the communities that are visited.
"Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
- Matthew 25:40
Service and solidarity is integral to the College's identity as a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition. Nudgee College has a responsibility to contribute to the local and global community. These programs aim to be more than charitable good works, they are directed towards building relationships where all people involved benefit and grow.
Community Assistance and Social Justice Immersions – All Year 10 students engage in a week of service and solidarity learning. Community assistance involves a placement with a local service such as a nursing home, learning support unit or disability service. The immersion programs focus on justice issues such as the experiences of refugees, indigenous reconciliation and ecological awareness.
South Africa/Australia Alive – Two Year 11 students are selected to travel to South Africa each year with students from other Edmund Rice Schools. These students learn about local issues and are involved with supporting children who experience marginalisation.
Nursing Home Visits - Year 8 and 9 students have the opportunity to spend time with nursing home residents and participate in recreational activities.
Big BBQ – Each week, Year 10 students cook an evening meal and socialise with residents of a local caravan park. The BBQ is conducted in partnership with Hope Community Care.
Street Retreat – In Year 11, students have the opportunity to learn about issues affecting people in the inner city who have inadequate housing. Participants eat a meal with residents of a homeless shelter.
Big Brekky – Every Tuesday of the year, Year 11 students provide breakfast and a friendly meeting place for people in Fortitude Valley.
Community Touch Football – Year 11 students can be involved in touch football games with people who have mild intellectual disabilities. These games are facilitated by the Community Living Program.
Smith Family - Student2student Program – Students from Years 8-11 can volunteer to be reading mentors for children who require assistance in literacy development.
Self-directed Projects – Students in any year may initiate their own service and solidarity learning project in conjunction with the College's Identity Office.