A few years ago, Pope Francis wrote a letter addressed to every person on this planet, asking us all to protect our common home, the Earth. In his encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope Francis speaks openly about the devastating effects the ecological crisis has on people and the planet. 

Laudato Si’ ties in well with Keep Australia Beautiful Week (which was last week!). At St Mary’s we work hard to make sure that we care for our school environment. One way we do this is by putting our rubbish in the correct bins and keeping our playground tidy. We can’t wait to welcome all students back to our beautiful school! 

Another way is encouraging students to appreciate the wonder and awe of the world around them that God has provided, by going on nature walks. 

For more information about Keep Australia Beautiful Week you can visit this website:

https://kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week-2021/

Melissa Hotham - Religious Education Coordinator