New FIRE Carriers Inducted

New FIRE Carriers were inducted at both campuses during assemblies yesterday, proudly committing to learning about Aboriginal culture and promoting reconciliation within and beyond our school community.

At Melton Campus, Year 10 students Ayuen, Sneha, Avneet and Aliay were welcomed into our FIRE Carrier community.

At Cobblebank Campus, Year 7 student Clorinda, Year 8 students Mackenzie and Rhianna and teacher Eva Davoli enthusiastically accepted their badges and certificates, excited to embark on their journey of reflection, recognition, and reconciliation.

Year 8 student and FIRE Carrier Taranveer inducted the new members, speaking with pride about the important responsibilities that come with their new role.

St Francis Catholic College became a FIRE Carrier School in 2019. FIRE stands for Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education.

The FIRE Carrier Project is a joint initiative of the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria and the Opening the Doors Foundation with the Sandhurst Catholic Education Office.

It seeks to keep the reconciliation flame alight in schools, educating the wider community about reconciliation.

Our FIRE Carriers are commissioned annually and hold an important leadership role in the school community.

Students and teachers plan initiatives and events to educate and inform our College community about reconciliation, our shared history and culture. These include Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week activities.

FIRE Carriers – Melton Campus

Students: Jai Gnacinski, Ollie Fischer, Alannah Trovato, Izabella Boon, Isabella Di Natale, Hannah Sabu, Vanessa Chinmouth, Erin Johnstone, Aliay Yel, Avneet Brar, Ayuen Majok, Sneha Sharma, Tra My Nguyen, Karina Delgadillo, Alanis Furtado, Emma King, Patricia Perante, Elesha Gruis

Staff: Alannah King, Imra Banu, Kimiora Joyce, Trish Griffin, Lisa Hughes, Nirasha Pandi, Joanne Holmes, Debra Whitney, Rachel Prince

FIRE Carries Cobblebank Campus

Students: Clorinda Dennis, Taranveer Dhaliwal, Achraj Virk, Ricky Singh, Adam Joseph, Kulman Brar, Miguel Luna, Gurnoor Kaur Rai, Mackenzie Planche, Rhianna Parker

Staff: Charlee Keating, Eva Davoli

Imra Banu, Project Officer - Indigenous Program and Charlee Keating, Student Leadership Coordinator, Cobblebank Campus