Community Service
Global Citizenship is an expression which means different things to different people. To young people it is usually linked with having a moral commitment to improving the world, whether that is by means of acting to overcome social injustice, by making our world more sustainable, or through contributing to community (local and global).
Mrs Christine Jenkins, Korowa Principal (Principal Matters, Parent Newsletter, 25 July 2012)
At Korowa, we believe it is important that all students gain a deep understanding of the world and their place within it. Part of this understanding involves the awareness of the importance of community service, social justice issues, global citizenship and local community outreach. Faith in Action is central to the philosophy underpinning the school involvement in community service. The Social Service program at Korowa is distinctive in its appointment of Social Service Representatives in each class who operate in collaboration with the Social Service Captain and the House Captains across the Middle and Secondary Schools.
All girls in the school participate in the Social Service Program. There are three main elements in the program:
1. The Social Service class representatives are elected to hold duties involving attending the weekly Social Service meetings and supporting the initiatives of the Year 12 Social Service Captain. The Social Service Coordinator monitors fundraising efforts across the school in conjunction with the Deputy Principal and House Heads.
2. House Special Efforts raise money and awareness of worthy causes and foundations, working to make a difference in the world as directed by the House Captains in conjunction with the Social Service team.
3. Whole School special efforts such as the 'Big Day In' involve the full participation of all year levels and staff in facilitating funds for our school ‘Islamia’ in Bangladesh.
Each student group elects a Social Service Representative who is responsible for communicating information about initiatives running in the lunchtimes, raising awareness of social justice issues discussed at the weekly meetings and of the class in the whole school's ‘Big Day In’ in third term for Bangladesh. The Social Service Representatives of Years 7 - 12, together with the School Social Service Captain and the teacher representative comprise the Social Service Committee. Community involvement is encouraged at all levels. After-school visits to nursing homes and representation at the annual World Vision Global Leadership Conference are among the co-curricular activities on offer in the Senior Secondary School.
Students in Years 9 - 12 may also decide to participate in community service via involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. There are numerous ways we encourage students to become good citizens at Korowa. Social Service activities at Korowa including the support for scholarships for girls in Baguia (Timor L'Este) and our school in Bangladesh, give opportunities for our young leaders to hear about and discuss the impact of girls' education on infant health, the family's standard of living and ultimately, the wellbeing of an entire community.
Mrs Christine Jenkins, Korowa Principal (Principal Matters, Parent Newsletter, 25 July 2012)
At Korowa, we believe it is important that all students gain a deep understanding of the world and their place within it. Part of this understanding involves the awareness of the importance of community service, social justice issues, global citizenship and local community outreach. Faith in Action is central to the philosophy underpinning the school involvement in community service. The Social Service program at Korowa is distinctive in its appointment of Social Service Representatives in each class who operate in collaboration with the Social Service Captain and the House Captains across the Middle and Secondary Schools.
All girls in the school participate in the Social Service Program. There are three main elements in the program:
1. The Social Service class representatives are elected to hold duties involving attending the weekly Social Service meetings and supporting the initiatives of the Year 12 Social Service Captain. The Social Service Coordinator monitors fundraising efforts across the school in conjunction with the Deputy Principal and House Heads.
2. House Special Efforts raise money and awareness of worthy causes and foundations, working to make a difference in the world as directed by the House Captains in conjunction with the Social Service team.
3. Whole School special efforts such as the 'Big Day In' involve the full participation of all year levels and staff in facilitating funds for our school ‘Islamia’ in Bangladesh.
Each student group elects a Social Service Representative who is responsible for communicating information about initiatives running in the lunchtimes, raising awareness of social justice issues discussed at the weekly meetings and of the class in the whole school's ‘Big Day In’ in third term for Bangladesh. The Social Service Representatives of Years 7 - 12, together with the School Social Service Captain and the teacher representative comprise the Social Service Committee. Community involvement is encouraged at all levels. After-school visits to nursing homes and representation at the annual World Vision Global Leadership Conference are among the co-curricular activities on offer in the Senior Secondary School.
Students in Years 9 - 12 may also decide to participate in community service via involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. There are numerous ways we encourage students to become good citizens at Korowa. Social Service activities at Korowa including the support for scholarships for girls in Baguia (Timor L'Este) and our school in Bangladesh, give opportunities for our young leaders to hear about and discuss the impact of girls' education on infant health, the family's standard of living and ultimately, the wellbeing of an entire community.
Korowa Bangladesh
Korowa is proud to support a school in Bhola Island, Bangladesh, each year raising the funds necessary to provide more than 300 students with a high standard of education. Through many fundraising activities, Korowa girls are dedicated to supplying books, resources, furniture and teachers' salaries for students who would otherwise have no opportunity for an education. The Bangladesh school was built in 1996 and is run by Mr Fred Hyde (CO-ID), who has dedicated his life to building schools and providing education for children in remote areas. The school is named the Korowa Memorial School to honor the memory of our late Chaplain, Reverend Beth Richards, and was officially opened on 1 March 1997. Fred Hyde visits us regularly to share news of Korowa Bangladesh and meet the girls involved in fundraising to sustain the school.
