Celebrating Faith and Culture at St Mary’s Primary School, Casino

St Mary's Primary School, Casino, is celebrating Holy Week by showcasing an Indigenous-inspired Stations of the Cross Art display, blending faith and culture while encouraging reflection on the Easter story. (13 – 20 April 2025)

This year's Holy Week celebration at St Mary's Primary School, Casino, beautifully blends faith and Indigenous culture through an inspiring Indigenous-inspired Stations of the Cross Art display.

During Term 1, the school hosted an Indigenous-inspired Stations of the Cross Art Competition, where each grade was assigned one of the 14 Stations of the Cross. Students created artwork reflecting both the passion of Christ and Indigenous cultural traditions. This initiative, led by teacher and Aboriginal Education Worker Sarah Caldwell, allowed students to explore the Easter story while deepening their connection to both their faith and heritage.

The selected artworks were printed on corflute signs and displayed at the front of the school during the final weeks of Term 1. These vibrant pieces offered a unique visual representation of Christ's journey, inviting families, parishioners, and the wider community to pause and reflect. The display also featured a guided walk through the Stations of the Cross, encouraging visitors to engage with the Easter story in a meaningful way.

‘Our annual Stations of the Cross Artworks gives us the perfect opportunity to promote our faith and Indigenous spirituality to the wider community,’ said Principal John O’Brien, ‘we are so proud to say this is who we are and this is what we believe.’

The artworks are now on display at St Mary’s Catholic Church throughout Holy Week and Easter. This initiative not only celebrates the Easter message but also nurtures a deeper appreciation for Aboriginal culture within the school and community.