Life-changing experiences at Loreto

A group of women in uniform smiling together in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
A group of Year 11 and 12 students from Loreto College Marryatville will set off on a 15-day journey to Vietnam and Cambodia this Friday (6 December).

This isn’t just any summer holiday trip – it’s a special social justice tour that will give the students the chance to make a real difference in the world while learning about different cultures, history, and the importance of helping others.

The trip is all about living out the core values of Loreto College, which are inspired by Mary Ward, who founded the Loreto Sisters more than 400 years ago. Mary believed in educating young women to be “seekers of truth and doers of justice,” and this tour is a chance for the students to experience that mission firsthand.

During the tour, the students will spend time with communities in both rural and urban areas of Vietnam, helping in projects that address the challenges people face in these places. One of the highlights of the trip will be volunteering at an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City that cares for children and adults with severe disabilities, some of whom were affected by Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

“I can’t wait to make a difference and help people who need it,” Phoebe Smith, a Year 11 student, says.

“I’m also looking forward to learning about the cultures and history of Vietnam and Cambodia, and getting to know my classmates and the Loreto Sisters better.”

Paul Foley, who is the leader of Humanities and the trip coordinator, describes the experience as truly life-changing.

“These students will have a chance to see the world in a whole new way,” he says.

“It’s not just about visiting new places but about understanding people’s lives and finding ways to help. The lessons they will learn will stay with them forever.”


 

For more information:

loreto.sa.edu.au

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