Transformative retreat for Year 10 students!

On Monday, November 18, Year 10 students from Mercy Regional College Camperdown embarked on a transformative retreat at the Seventh Day Adventist Hall in Camperdown. The day’s theme, ‘Connections and Bridge Building,’ guided students through a journey of personal growth, self-discovery and teamwork. The retreat began with team-building activities led by Ms Gardner, including the Balloon Tower Challenge.

Students collaborated to design and construct towering balloon structures, fostering creativity, teamwork, and plenty of laughter. The highlight of the day was the keynote presentation and workshops by guest speaker Luke S Kennedy. Drawing from his personal experiences, Luke shared an inspiring story of resilience, revealing how he overcame challenges such as gang involvement and emotional distress. His candid discussion about “wearing masks” resonated deeply, encouraging students to embrace authenticity and reduce stress.

The day concluded with a reflective liturgy, a time for students to consolidate their learnings and express gratitude for the connections formed. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Luke S Kennedy for his powerful presentations and to all staff involved in creating this enriching experience for our Year 10 students!

Published in the Catholic Education Newsletter – Nov 20

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

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