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Article by Nuwain D, Year 7
Imagine being told you have only ten minutes to pack your entire life into a backpack, not knowing if you will ever see your home again. This is the reality for many refugees around the world and is one of the reasons why Saint Ignatius College celebrates Refugee Week from 14–20 June.
Did you know that more than one million refugees have settled in Australia since World War II? This year marks the 40th anniversary of Refugee Week, with the theme “A Million Stories”, celebrating the many journeys, cultures and experiences that have helped shape Australia into the diverse nation it is today.
During Refugee Week, the canteen served a range of international dishes to honour the cultures of refugees. These included Indian Butter Chicken, rice cups from Myanmar, Sudanese soup, Afghan baked potatoes, and Ukrainian beef casserole with rice.
Another special event was the Water Relay. This activity gave students a small insight into the challenges many people face every day when collecting water for their families. Students carried a jug of water around the green basketball court, and every lap completed earned a house point for their house colour!
The support and enthusiasm shown by students throughout the week was amazing. The Justice Team would like to thank everyone who participated and helped make Refugee Week such a success. Below are some images from the water relay!
Nuwain D, Year 7
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Our News // 22 June 2026
Article by Nuwain D, Year 7
Imagine being told you have only ten minutes to pack your entire life into a backpack, not knowing if you will ever see your home again. This is the reality for many refugees around the world and is one of the reasons why Saint Ignatius College celebrates Refugee Week from 14–20 June.
Did you know that more than one million refugees have settled in Australia since World War II? This year marks the 40th anniversary of Refugee Week, with the theme “A Million Stories”, celebrating the many journeys, cultures and experiences that have helped shape Australia into the diverse nation it is today.
During Refugee Week, the canteen served a range of international dishes to honour the cultures of refugees. These included Indian Butter Chicken, rice cups from Myanmar, Sudanese soup, Afghan baked potatoes, and Ukrainian beef casserole with rice.
Another special event was the Water Relay. This activity gave students a small insight into the challenges many people face every day when collecting water for their families. Students carried a jug of water around the green basketball court, and every lap completed earned a house point for their house colour!
The support and enthusiasm shown by students throughout the week was amazing. The Justice Team would like to thank everyone who participated and helped make Refugee Week such a success. Below are some images from the water relay!
Nuwain D, Year 7
