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At Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Mission is expressed through a variety of student clubs and initiatives.

We are extremely proud of the work our teams do across Social Justice, Student Leadership and Sustainability, and how they reflect God's love for humanity and the earth. 

 Student Leadership

Student Leadership at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is grounded in our commitment to Service Leadership, a model inspired by the example of Jesus and the values of Caroline Chisholm. At its heart, Service Leadership calls students to use their gifts, influence, and opportunities to serve others, make values-based decisions, and contribute to the common good.

Through a range of leadership opportunities, students are empowered to become active participants in shaping their College community. Initiatives such as the Student Voice Forum provide student leaders from across all campuses with a platform to represent their peers, identify areas for improvement, and present initiatives directly to the College Leadership Team. These experiences encourage students to listen deeply, advocate respectfully, and work collaboratively to create environments where others can flourish.

Student leaders also participate in leadership development programs and workshops designed to strengthen their skills, broaden their understanding of effective leadership, and build their capacity to lead with confidence and integrity. These opportunities challenge students to reflect on their values, develop effective communication and teamwork skills, and understand the responsibility that comes with leadership.

Importantly, our approach to student leadership emphasises that leadership is not defined by a badge or position, but by a willingness to serve others. Students are encouraged to model empathy, inclusivity, and respect while seeking opportunities to make a positive difference within the College community.

By providing authentic opportunities for voice, participation, and service, the Student Leadership Program supports our mission of forming young people who lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose. Through their actions, our student leaders help foster a culture where all members of the College community feel valued, supported, and empowered to flourish.

Isabella Bojic
Student Leadership Coordinator

Sustainability and Ecological Justice

Involvement in sustainability initiatives at our College is an excellent way for students to live out their faith through action. Our College provides many opportunities for students to learn about, and reflect on, the importance of being stewards of creation, caring for God’s gifts and contributing positively to our local community.

This term has been particularly eventful in the sustainability space. During Sustainability Week in week 7, students at both campuses participated in a range of activities, including our College Book Swap, lunchtime recycling activities and Plastic Free Lunch. These activities encouraged students to think about how we can reuse resources, reduce waste and make more sustainable choices. The week concluded with our annual movie night, where students watched WALL-E and reflected on the impacts of waste on our environment.

We also launched our Cans for Our Common Home container deposit scheme initiative. This student-led idea, run by our Eco Committee, involves collecting cans and bottles from major College events and recycling them through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. The funds raised are then put back into our sustainability projects.

The Eco Committee meets once a week at lunchtime at both the CTK and 204 campuses and is an excellent way for students to have their say about what they would like to see happen around the College. The Committee is responsible for caring for our garden beds at both campuses. Students choose, plant and care for the vegetables, which are then donated to Duke Street Community House to support its weekly food run for members of our local community.
This term, members of the Eco Committee and Sustainability Captains also attended the Youth Climate Summit and Rerum Novarum workshop, where they learnt from other schools and developed an action plan focused on improving waste management at the College.

Through these initiatives, students are able to put their faith into practice by caring for creation and supporting members of our local community.

Kate Moss
Sustainability and Ecological Justice Coordinator

Social Justice

At the College the Student Social Justice Group doesn't just focus on fundraising campaigns, they also create opportunities for empowering themselves through education, reflection and collaboration with others. In doing so, they embrace the mission of Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, striving to become the best they are called to be within a faith-filled and inclusive community, while living out the FACE values of Faith, Acceptance, Compassion and Excellence. 

This semester has provided valuable opportunities for students to reflect on their Semester One achievements and consider how they can continue to grow as advocates for justice. The team has supported House fundraising initiatives, volunteered at the Abbey Solo Foundation canteen during the school musical, and represented the College at the Vinnies Student Conference.

A particular highlight was presenting at the Vinnies Conference, where our students shared how the Social Justice Teams collaborate across campuses to plan and implement campaigns that promote awareness, action and service. While they were proud to showcase the work being undertaken at our College, they were equally grateful for the opportunity to listen, learn and be inspired by the experiences of other schools. Through these conversations, students gained new insights into how young people can respond with compassion to the needs of others and create meaningful change within their communities.

These experiences have strengthened our students’ sense of purpose and sparked fresh enthusiasm for future initiatives. Inspired by the ideas and practices they encountered, they are now exploring innovative ways to educate, engage and empower the wider College community in social justice campaigns. We look forward to sharing these exciting developments in the months ahead. Stay tuned!

Suzanne Mosca
Catholic Social Justice Coordinator