Mini Vinnies at St Mary’s Star of the Sea

Mrs Valentini and Mrs Annaleise Robinson will be inviting students in Years 4-6 to be part of the St Mary’s Star of the Sea Mini Vinnies team. An introductory meeting will be held for students this Thursday 14 March at Second Break. The Mini Vinnies team are a proactive social justice group who advocate and fundraise for those less fortunate in our school, local and wider community.

What is Mini Vinnies?

Mini Vinnies empowers primary school students to become advocates within their school and local community by putting their values into action.  They meet regularly to learn about social justice issues, develop leadership skills and engage with the wider St Vincent de Paul Society. 

Who can be involved in Mini Vinnies?

Mini Vinnies can be made up of students from Years 4, 5 and 6.

Who benefits from Mini Vinnies?

Mini Vinnies is about doing good works in the community that benefit people facing social injustice. It is also about young people meeting to talk, share ideas and concerns, to have fun and support each other.

The Mini Vinnies model of “See, Think, Do” is a great way to get young people thinking and talking about their spirituality and to connect their faith with issues affecting their community through volunteering, advocacy and fundraising. Not only do the students in Mini Vinnies benefit from the experience but also the school and wider community.

If you have a child in Years 4-6 and you think that they might be interested in being part of the Mini Vinnies team, please remind them to come along to the Year 2 classroom next Thursday at Second Break.

‘I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40

Yours in partnership,

Julie Valentini and Annaleise Robinson

Mini Vinnies Coordinators