STUDENTS at Our Lady of Fatima School marked the final day of Term 1 with a powerful act of solidarity, taking part in the school’s Big Walk to Water on Thursday 2 April. The event invited students to walk a lap of the school’s running track while carrying a bucket of water, an activity designed to highlight the daily reality faced by millions of children around the world.
The initiative forms part of the school’s Lenten focus on social justice. Throughout March and April, students have been learning about communities in Australia and overseas that live without reliable access to clean drinking water. Lessons explored the challenges faced by children who must walk long distances each day to collect water for their families, often while balancing school and household responsibilities.
In response, students have been contributing generously to their classroom Project Compassion boxes. All funds raised will be donated to Caritas Australia, supporting programs that provide clean drinking water and essential resources to communities in need.
Staff described the event as both reflective and inspiring, with students showing enthusiasm, empathy, and a strong sense of global awareness.
“Our students really embraced the opportunity to understand the experiences of others and take meaningful action,” the school said.
The Big Walk to Water continues to be a valued tradition at the school, reinforcing the importance of compassion, service, and community engagement.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 8 April 2026
