Helping Hands is a group within the school community
that provide support for school families going through significant events or
stressful/tough times, such as a new baby, bereavement, family member in
hospital or injured and unable to cook meals or those in need. It is a PTFA pastoral care initiative about
families helping each other though hard times.
A school Mufti Day was held on the Friday prior to the
event where families were asked to donate meat and/or a grocery item instead of
the usual gold coin. On the
Kitchen Day 20+ parents/parishioners came to help cook in the school hall for
part or all of the day 8am-3pm. This amazing
team produced; 17 Shepherd’s Pies, 26 Sausage Casseroles, 11 Bolognese, 15
Pumpkin Soup, 22 Beef Casseroles and 13 trays of Roast Veggies. There is still some meals being cooked at homes and extra
donated meat and veggies that will be cooked later.
Helping Hands are very grateful for the generosity of everyone who
contributed. Last Sunday’s reading about
the loaves and fishes was very apt. We will share abundantly!
by Bronwyn McKay
