Gia (Sue) Nguyen, Community Service Captain

I am so grateful for the opportunity to show appreciation for our community through the Community Service initiatives at St Catherine’s.

As a part of our Easter Church Service, I hoped to maximise our contribution by choosing charities which require urgent support. Therefore, I chose UNICEF’s emergency appeal to provide aid to the Syria and Türkiye earthquake. Our fundraising provided emergency assistance, including health supplies, blankets, safe drinking water and tents, as well as safe spaces for children to play and heal from the traumatic events that they have experienced.

I was also thankful for the opportunity to lead our Senior School students in the Red Shield Appeal. With the help of our community, St Catherine’s was able to raise funds to provide food and financial aid to vulnerable Australians. Our girls were split into teams of five, led by a Year 12 leader who guided the girls safely around the neighbourhood to spread awareness for our mission.

I would also like to highlight the efforts of Mietta Passon and Freya Cantwell for organising the Fight MND initiative, which has become a significant part of Davis House, as well as our School’s community service spirit.

I will forever be appreciative of the change I have been able to contribute to, along with our St Catherine’s community as Community Service Captain.