Sacred Heart is a place of constant opportunity for young people to grow and develop. In 2024 we are excited to be able to offer a range of interstate and international immersion opportunities for our students.
Current Year 8 & 9 students have the chance to participate in one of two amazing immersion programs for 2024:
This conservation program in Far North Queensland is an environmental adventure that will take students to the Great Barrier Reef, ancient Daintree Rainforest and beautiful Fitzroy Island. As part of this 9 day immersion, we are partnering with a variety of world class non-government organisations and service organisations. Students will go behind the scenes to join programs focusing on Daintree Rainforest regeneration, turtle rehabilitation, aquaponics and food security, Indigenous connection to country and women’s health, climate change and its effect on coral, microplastic pollution and sustainability.
This Indigenous immersion and service program combines cultural learnings and community service with an exploration on Country in Kakadu National Park. As part of this unique opportunity, students will learn about local peoples and ancient culture that have lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years, as well as challenge themselves physically on a number of on Country expeditions. The Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage Area covering some 20,000 square kms. Waterfalls tumble from the red cliffs of the Arnhem Land escarpment into shady pools; tranquil wetlands teeming with animal and bird life, while 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage is on display in the numerous rock art galleries.
Current Year 10 students have the chance to participate in a life changing immersion program in Timor for 2024:
This 11-day exploration begins in Dili, where students are introduced to Timor’s turbulent history, socio-economic context, development issues and Australia’s past and future impacts on our closest international neighbour. We then travel to Baucau, to join our community partners at CTID, Canossian College and also visit the Vanilale Orphanage to learn about the wonderful work of the Salesian Sisters. Kolega means friend in Tetum (the language of the Timorese people). This program looks to build friendships with our community partners and make lasting positive impacts on the lives of others.
Current Year 8, 9 & 10 students will be emailed at the start of Term 2 with itineraries and information regarding the immersions application process. There will be a program information session outlining all three immersion programs via zoom on May 10 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Interested students must attend this session. Student applications will be submitted online and must be completed by May 19 2023.
For further information, please contact Christina Symons (Faith Life and Mission Education Leader: csymons@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au)
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