Gilroy Catholic College, Castle Hill students served people in need with compassion when they held their second annual food and toiletries drive for Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS).
Year 11 and 12 students worked together to respond to the practical needs of local asylum seekers, with donations to be distributed by the JRS food bank which has recently relocated to Westmead.
JRS seeks social justice for refugees worldwide and runs programs in 51 countries that offer education, emergency assistance, healthcare and social services to refugees, people seeking asylum, and other displaced people. Local programs include casework support, English classes and legal clinics.
JRS Employment Coordinator Leonie Dyer began working for the organisation in response to the needs of people in the community who are seeking asylum. She relishes the opportunity to serve people on the margins.
“You can fundraise at school or with your family and friends… small acts make a really big difference. Fundraising, writing letters and giving food makes a big difference,” Leonie says.
With service, justice and compassion core values at Gilroy Catholic College, students are regularly encouraged to reach out to people in need. These acts of service make a big difference in their formation as future community leaders too!
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29 May 2023
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26 May 2023
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On the 23rd of May, the college celebrated Gilroy Day with an official Opening and Blessing ceremony of the G-Block Inquiry Hub 🥳 and a fundraising Walkathon! We were graced by the presence of the Most Rev. Bishop Vincent of Parramatta, local parish priests Fr Hoekstra and Fr Montano, Deputy Executive Director of CSPD; Mrs Christine Howe, Director Mission of CSPD; Monica Officer, CSPD Ltd Board Member; Professor Marea Nicholon, Mayor of the Hills Shire Council; Dr Peter Gangemi, officials from CSPD, principals from our local CSPD Primary schools, architects, builders and parents. 🫶 Staff and students enjoyed a gorgeous day in the sun with a well deserved BBQ lunch and soft-serve ice cream! 🍦 If you still wish to donate to the fundraiser please use the link below! 🥰 https://www.trybooking.com/CICPJ #bettertogether #teamgilroy
16 May 2023
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Last Friday night our school debated against Holy Cross College, Ryde where our Gilroy teams from 7-12 performed their best and represented the school excellently. The Year 12 and Year 11 Debate Teams won and we congratulate them for arguing such tricky topics. 🥳 Year 12 debated 'That knowledge is more important than experience' and Year 11 debated 'That reality Tv shows are detrimental to our society'. 🧐 We wish all our debaters the best of luck this coming Friday! 🤞 #bettertogether #teamgilroy
15 May 2023
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On the 23rd of May we will be celebrating Gilroy Day! We will be commemorating the official opening of our spectacular G Block learning hub with an Opening and Blessing Ceremony of G-Block to be held in our new amphitheatre, followed by the College Walkathon to raise money for Jesuit Refugee Services and St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. You can donate to Jesuit Refugee Services and St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CICPJ Sausage Sizzle Lunch is provided and a star appearance from Mr Whippy which will be available for purchase.
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✨ Teacher Spotlight ✨ Gilroy is very proud to announce that Mrs Melanie Powell, our Leader of Learning for TAS, has been awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award in a ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Castle Hill. Melanie is a wonderful teacher and leader in our community and this award is thoroughly deserved. We are so lucky to have Melanie and all of our amazing teachers as part of our team here at Gilroy. Congratulations Melanie!
10 May 2023
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27 Apr 2023
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