SJW 2016 - Take Action Ideas

Sep 15, 2026

A school-centered action guide for Social Justice Week 2016, focused on working toward social justice and supporting migrants and refugees, including newly arrived students. It offers practical activities such as hosting a welcome morning tea with multicultural food, using a welcome sign template to build community awareness, and sharing welcome stories online through videos. It also includes guidance to sign a global child-detention petition, write to the Minister of Immigration, contact local resettlement groups, raise funds for humanitarian support, and stay informed via partner updates and social media.

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WELCOME PHOTO

FOOD AND FRIENDLINESS

SIGN A PETITION

WRITE A LETTER

SHARING STORIES ONLINE

CONTACT LOCAL GROUPS

RAISE FUNDS

KEEP INFORMED

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Host a special morning tea (or equivalent) and invite people to bring and share food from a range of cultures. Make everyone feel welcome and build unity in your community. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Use our welcome sign template to raise awareness online or in your community to show that your school welcomes new migrants and refugees (and new students) . Send us a photo of your students holding the | | | | | | sign. We’d love to show off the welcoming spirit of New Zealand Catholic schools online with a collection of schools stating the same powerful message. | | | | | SIGN A PETITION
Children who are seeking refuge and asylum from conflict, persecution and poverty are a particularly
vulnerable group of people. While many are safely resettled every year, millions of children are affected by detention around the world. Find out more at End Immigration Detention of Children [endchilddetention.org](endchilddetention.org) and sign their global petition to end child detention.
| WRITE A LETTER
Write a letter to the Minister of Immigration welcoming the increase in the refugee quota and asking him to continue to consider other policy changes which will
give refugees greater access to New Zealand, especially when reuniting with families. Address the letter to:
FREEPOST, Hon Michael Woodhouse,
Minister for Immigration, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160.
| | SHARING STORIES ONLINE
Check out our three Social Justice Week videos telling stories of welcome and belonging. They can be found [at](at caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week. Pick your)[ ](at caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week. Pick your)[caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week](at caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week. Pick your)[. Pick your](at caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week. Pick your) favourite story and share it with your friends on Facebook. Share your thoughts on why
you like the video and how it has inspired you to be more welcoming
in your community.
| | | CONTACT LOCAL GROUPS
Find out how your school could help local groups. Each diocese has a person in charge of helping resettle migrants. There are Family Reunification Trusts in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington to resettle family members of immigrants already in New Zealand. Your
support may involve providing much needed furniture or tools to be used in a new home.
| RAISE FUNDS
Come up with creative ways to raise some money togo towards supporting organisations that are involved with helping refugees and migrants. Caritas has its own Peace in the Middle East campaign to support development programmes and provide humanitarian | | KEEP INFORMED
Stay up to date with the latest information about refugee crises around the planet and the work that organisations are carrying out to support migrants in search of belonging. Find out what Caritas and our partners are doing and like us on Facebook.
| | | | aid to those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crises in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Palestine. | | | | WE ALL HAVE A MIGRATION STORY >> TAKE ACTION

FAQs

What actions can a school take to support migrants and refugees during Social Justice Week 2016?

The guide suggests hosting a multicultural welcome morning tea, using a welcome sign template, sharing welcome videos online, and engaging with local resettlement groups and families. It also recommends raising funds and staying updated on refugee-related information.

How can children and students participate in advocacy activities mentioned in the guide?

Children who are seeking refuge and asylum are described as a vulnerable group, and the guide encourages signing a global petition to end child detention. It also includes instructions for writing to the Minister of Immigration about refugee quota and policy changes.

What resources and communication channels does the guide recommend for ongoing community engagement?

The guide points to three Social Justice Week videos for sharing stories of welcome and belonging online, and it encourages sharing reflections on why the videos inspire greater welcoming. It also advises liking and following updates on Facebook to keep informed about refugee crises and partner work.

Sep 15, 2026

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