Local Service – Baked with Love

Follow Church joined us at the Officer Campus Assembly to present a certificate to our students, recognising their generosity in baking treats and writing personalised cards for families in need. This act of service allowed students and families to spend meaningful time together while shining God’s love to others. The baked goods and messages were really appreciated by local families and it was good to see Maranatha students and Follow Church partnering to bless our community.

Local Service – Partnering with We Care Community Services

Our Secondary School has expanded its Local Service program this term with three student teams from Years 7 and 8 and two from Years 9 and 10 to partner with We Care Community Services, a not-for-profit organisation connected to Faith Christian Church in Dandenong. Each Wednesday, students visited We Care to support its mission of assisting individuals and families experiencing hardship, gaining valuable experience in community service and contributing positively to the lives of those that need it.

Global Service - Go the Extra Mile

Throughout August, staff and students pledged to walk, run, or exercise to raise funds for the Village of Hope in Uganda. Our goal was to reach $5000 and we are so thankful to everyone who participated and to the families and friends who generously donated. Together, we raised over $12,000. These funds will help break the cycle of poverty for at risk children and widows in Uganda through the life changing work at the Village of Hope.

Congratulations to our Prep class, who topped the donations leaderboard. They celebrated with a delicious pizza lunch and a video call with students from the Village of Hope. It was a wonderful moment of cultural exchange, curiosity and connection.  Thank you all again for all your support and care towards others.

Hospitality

In our latest Leadership Blog, part of a series released regularly throughout the term Mrs Colleen Dutlow, Head of Secondary, shares her reflections on the true meaning of hospitality. Mrs Dutlow invites us to consider how simple acts of welcome and kindness can transform our homes, our school, and our wider community. Keep an eye out for more inspiring insights from our leadership team.

Adolescence: A Wake-Up Call or Simply Good TV? 

At Maranatha Christian School, we recognise the challenges faced by youth today. In her first article for The Gospel Coalition, staff member Mrs. Helen King discusses how the Netflix series Adolescence reflects teen culture, social media, and the role of parents and educators. It is a thought-provoking read for our community.