International Women’s Day 2025

Parents and carers are invited to attend a breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year the theme is ‘March Forward’.

Date: Thursday 6 March 2025

Time: 7.00am

Venue: Damascus Event Centre (DEC)

Along with breakfast you will be treated to a panel of speakers who will look at issues around respect, equity and equality and how we continue on the path of creating positive change.

Deb Harris from CoRe will join us to lead the panel who will share their diverse experiences.

The speakers for the event are:

• Carly Myers (OAM) - Gender and Disability Advisor
• Dee Angelina Micevski - Gender Equality in Sport (lead)
• Deb Clark – Koorie Education Coordinator, singer and songwriter

A flyer outlining further information and a booking link via Trybooking will be sent to families, or you click on the link below to register for the event.

https://www.trybooking.com/CZFUS

Year 7 Reflection Day

We welcome new staff member and Retreats Leader, Ashlee Tanner, to the Catholic Team.

Ashlee, supported by the College House Leaders, provided a series of reflection days that encouraged the students to explore what it means to be a student at Damascus College.

Students were asked to think about what it means to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Another big question was to think deeply about their authentic self, so they begin to realise who they are becoming. Hearing from House Leaders and guests from the College alumni and archives, students were invited to walk in the footsteps of those who have walked before us.

The different House groups then made murals where every participant placed their hand print on a canvas. The message is that we leave our mark to show that we are all on our journey walking hand in hand toward being our best.

The day concluded with students creating a walking rosary. In this time of quiet reflection students were invited to think about how they can embody elements of inclusivity and respect in our daily lives.