Mini Vinnies
We are extremely proud to have been the first school in Leeds to establish a Mini Vinnies group as part of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Over the years, our Mini Vinnies have worked hard to support those in need by raising money for the poor, delivering food parcels to vulnerable members of the community and visiting the elderly and sick. Last year, the children also made and sent cards to members of our parish who were lonely, vulnerable, unwell or housebound, reminding them that they were in our thoughts and prayers.
Each year, our Mini Vinnies continue to come up with their own thoughtful ideas to support others and make a positive difference within our community. They proudly follow the SVP mission of turning concern into action by living out their faith through kindness, compassion and service to others.
"The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy, and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society.’
As Mini Vinnies, the children meet regularly throughout the academic year to work together and share ideas about ways in which they can serve Jesus through their actions. This dedicated group of pupils from across school has organised several events this year to raise money and support those less fortunate than ourselves, whilst also being positive role models within our school community. Through their kindness, compassion and willingness to help others, they live out the values taught to us by Jesus and make a wonderful contribution to the Catholic life and mission of our school.
Harvest Collection
Our Mini Vinnies group hosted a Harvest donation period to support those less fortunate within our school and local communities. The children involved were wonderful role models, showing kindness, compassion and generosity throughout. Many children made sacrifices by giving up luxury items, bringing donations in from home or making monetary donations to help others in need. We are incredibly proud of the care and empathy they have shown whilst living out our Catholic mission to serve others.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul has been engaging with young people and education since its earliest days.
The St Vincent de Paul Society helps people who are facing problems such as:
* Poverty: not enough money to pay for basic necessities.
* Hunger: some families have only one meal per day if they are lucky.
* Unemployment: sometimes parents have to go out every day and search for work.
* No home or poor quality housing: some families of 8 or more live in one room.
* No education: some families cannot pay for schooling or children cannot go to school because they need to work to help their parents feed the family.
To find out more visit www.minivinnies.org.uk