Mission and Service Learning

Inspired by the Jesus’ call for justice, St Rita's students are empowered to empathise with the poor and marginalised, to venture beyond what is comfortable, to challenge what is culturally difficult and to question what is socially acceptable - becoming bold advocates for a just world.

Emerging from our profound commitment to the St Rita’s motto, Virtute non Verbis – Action not Words, students at St Rita’s College are taught that they have a responsibility to empathise with the poor and marginalised and to advocate on their behalf. They dare to voyage beyond what is comfortable, to confront what is culturally difficult and to question what is socially acceptable.

Students have many opportunities to engage in service and outreach programs to support the mission of the College and to follow the call that Nano Nagle herself heard, to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in seeking out and caring for the poor and marginalised.

There are service and outreach opportunities for students at the College including:

Big Brekky (in partnership with Nudgee College)
Ecumenical Coffee Brigade
Rosies Student Engagement Program
Student2Student Reading Program
Homework Club

Service learning is a powerful expression of our Catholic identity, allowing students to live out our College motto Virtute Non Verbis - Action Not Words. It moves faith beyond the classroom and into the community, where students actively see and respond to the needs of others. Service learning becomes a lived commitment where students embody the message of the Gospels through meaningful action, continuing Nano Nagle's legacy of service and shining a light of hope in dark places.

Georgina Howard

Assistant Principal - Mission & Primary

Following in the footsteps of Nano Nagle, who answered Jesus' call by seeking out and caring for the poor and marginalised, our students have many meaningful opportunities to put their faith into action through service and outreach. Current programs include the Big Brekky (in partnership with Nudgee College), the Ecumenical Coffee Brigade, the Rosies Youth Engagement Program, the Student2Student Reading Program and Homework Club, with many more opportunities to take action in programs and activities throughout the year.

Ongoing opportunities exist for our Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 students throughout the year as need arises e.g., fundraising for Project Compassion and Catholic Mission. These students take ownership of how these funds are raised from year to year. In this way, our students grow into bold and compassionate advocates for a more just and merciful world, living proof that by actions, not words, faith can truly change lives.

Our College

St Rita’s College seeks to develop students who are not only passionate, inquisitive and engaged learners but who become confident, compassionate and courageous young women who are prepared to make a difference in the world.

Liturgies

The College introduces students to a view of the world founded on the person of Jesus Christ, scripture and the ongoing tradition of the Church.

Immersions

Through our inspiring and distinctive immersion program, students are offered an authentic experience of leadership as service in solidarity with the world’s poor and marginalised.

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PO Box 548, Clayfield QLD 4011

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