On Monday, 3 March, Year 8 students from across the diocese gathered for the Digital Discipleship Day, an inspiring leadership event designed to connect students, strengthen their Catholic identity, and empower them to create meaningful change in their school communities.

Held during this Jubilee Year as Pilgrims of Hope, the day encouraged students to develop leadership skills through a series of engaging activities and discussions. A key focus was the Digital Discipleship Project, where students collaborated to design initiatives that will positively impact their peers, whether through posters, films, or awareness campaigns on meaningful topics.

Reflecting on the day, Victoria Hillis shared:

"The Year 8 leadership day was a great experience. Throughout the day, we participated in activities that built on our leadership skills. By the end of the day, we had come up with an idea and plan to help raise awareness for an issue at the school. It was also a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded students from other schools. The people running the event were very welcoming, making it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Overall, the day was wonderful, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who gets the chance to go."

By the end of the event, students left feeling inspired and equipped to make a difference in their school communities. We look forward to seeing their Digital Discipleship Project come to life in the coming months!