Matthew Shields (left) and Erica Bernard met in Broome recently to discuss World Youth Day - a week of festivities in Sydney in July 2008. Matthew works with NATSICC (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council) and Erica runs the WYD08 desk for the Diocese of Broome.
Photo: CAS

Issue 6, September 2007,

Highlights:

Editorial

Viewpoint

World Youth Day

That's what they do... An Artist - for Pride, Peace and Country

Office of Justice, Ecology and Peace - Aboriginal issues must not become political football again

The Good Samaritan Ministry celebrates sesquicentenary

Long serving employee awarded

Rosemary awarded for outstanding work in community

Tall Ship Sailing

KCP Magazine

Tall Ship Sailing

During the last week of Term Two, twelve students of St Mary’s College, Broome set sail up the Kimberley coast aboard the Tall Ship, Leeuwin II, for an exciting 5 day ocean adventure. They joined a crew of about 30 other students from all over the Kimberley, participating in sailing activities which involved team work, communication, problem solving skills, decision making and leadership skills.

They faced many challenges: interacting closely with new people, the physical nature of sailing, being involved in ‘watches’ at all times of the day and night, climbing the masts, setting the sails, steering the ship and the list goes on.

A highlight for some students was to climb 33 metres up the tallest mast on the ship to read a special message at the very top, thus joining an elite group.

Keep watch for details about the next ‘Broome Leaders’ voyage to take place around the same time in 2008.

Photo: Cissy Phillips climbs high in the rigging of the Leuwin II.

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