Posted: 31st March 2024
The Religious Orders in Education Charism group continue to meet, share ideas and practice, and to offer collaborative support to our schools. Our termly ‘Chaplains’ Chat’ took place on Wednesday 28th February, the theme was
Posted: 31st March 2024
We enjoyed a Network gathering at ‘Woodeaves’ in February for the New Year in place of a cancelled Christmas party. Guests from around the Network, the office team and brothers came together to share a
Posted: 31st March 2024
Our connections and Zoom calls continue this term as part of the EREBB Global Classroom Partners scheme. Connecting classrooms around the world is a highlight of my work. Seeing real learning taking place from groups
Posted: 31st March 2024
Members of the Edmund Rice Office team walked with students from our Edmund Rice social justice groups at the annual Whitechapel Centre’s Waterfront Walk this February. A great way to raise awareness and funds. The
Posted: 31st March 2024
A further outcome of studying the failings of the current asylum system and Home Office shortcomings through Mahamadou’s case has been that SERV, the Edmund Rice Network and Asylum Link have collaborated on an Oral
Posted: 31st March 2024
The SERV team is currently working with St Ambrose College and other Sixth Form groups within the Edmund Rice Network on the case of Mahamadou Souleymane, a refugee from Niger. Mahamadou’s brother, a British citizen,
Posted: 31st March 2024
The Edmund Rice Office team were delighted to accompany the ERI Youth Ambassadors to Geneva in January. Our first student trip back to Geneva post-Covid was a huge success. There is nothing like young people
Posted: 31st March 2024
Ann Nichols has worked with the Eco Club at St Mary’s Prep this term. We have looked at biodiversity, sustainability, and re-wilding areas of our gardens to encourage wildlife. Students have particularly enjoyed glass painting
Posted: 31st March 2024
We have developed new resources on The Eight Essentials for our schools. At each level, Primary, Secondary and for adults, there are ready-made PowerPoints and visual supports available to help formation teams in schools to
Posted: 31st March 2024
Ann Nichols and Tom Murray, both trained in suicide intervention skills, have been running day workshops with our Senior Schools to raise awareness of, and teach skills for, signposting those who are experiencing thoughts of
O God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice.
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.