Corpus Christi College students recently demonstrated their altruism and attentiveness to the meaning of Christmas by giving the gift of their handmade and decorated teddy bears to unwell children at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
Paediatric Ward Manager Wendy Singleton said the bears were a welcome gift for many children who find being in hospital a daunting experience.
“Children coming into hospital are often nervous and need assurance that everything will be fine, or some distractions from their treatment,” Ms Singleton said.
“It is a lovely thought that children are giving to other children in their time of vulnerability and need.”
Corpus Christi’s Head of Religious Education, Silvana Vicoli, said the school endeavors to undertake Christian Community service with meaningful and helpful projects for the community.
“The Year Seven students explored the idea of Christian Service and how through showing the love of charity, we could make a real difference in the life of others,” Ms Vicoli said.
“They were then given the time and tools to create their bear and write a heartfelt prayer for the person who received their bear.”
The school has been giving the bears to members of the community throughout the year.
“As the year comes to an end and the sight of advent arrives, we felt it would be a nice gesture to donate the remaining bears to another Catholic care agency within our community – St John of God Murdoch Hospital.”
The Year Seven choir from Corpus Christi also sang Christmas Carols in a number of different areas around the hospital.