Winter Sleepout and Winter Appeal 2026

The College is proud to continue its longstanding traditions of the SBC Winter Sleepout, held in solidarity with those experiencing homelessness and hardship, and the Vinnies Winter Appeal, our donation drive sourcing essential items for the St Vincent de Paul Society to deliver to those who need them most.

50 students across all year levels took part in the Sleepout, an opportunity for the boys to strengthen camaraderie and experience what a night living on the streets might feel like. The group were also lucky to hear a keynote address from Deidre at the Vinnies Inner City Soup Van Hub, who manages our Mackillop Service Learning Program.

Well done to all our students (and the teachers who braved it with them) for leaning in to a new experience and gaining greater understanding and sympathy for those doing it tough this winter.

The following morning saw our students and community donate in extraordinary numbers to the Winter Appeal. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to contribute another full van of donations to the Footscray Vinnies Soup Van—and this year’s Appeal was the biggest donation of single items they’ve ever received!

We extend our gratitude to our amazing Parent Social Justice Network, who provided soup for supper during the Sleepout, and assisted in the Winter Appeal drive the following morning.

Thank you to all involved in this year’s events—your solidarity with our wider community truly makes a difference.