Mini Vinnies

What are Mini Vinnies?

The Society of St Vincent de Paul has been engaging with young people and education since its earliest days. Mini Vinnies are children aged between 7-11 who with the support of their schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible “Vincentians for Life” as Mini Vinnies, the youngsters have their own treasured prayer, pledge and badge which guide them in their formative steps – helping and enabling them to becomes in every sense, Mini Vinnies!

What does a Mini Vinnie do?

As a Mini Vinnie, you 'Turn your concern into Action' by seeing, thinking and doing. Being a Mini Vinnie includes jobs like; organising and undertaking activities to support the children in school and wider community, offering a listening ear to those around them and being a role model to others. Our Mini Vinnies meetings are led by our Headteacher!

Each Year pupils are invited to make an application to become a ‘Mini Vinnie’

The Mini Vinnie Promise

"As a member of Mini Vinnies,

I promise to make a difference to my world by:

Caring for, respecting and loving myself.

Strengthening my friendship with Jesus by talking to him each day and talking to others about him.

Caring for others in my school and community by being a friend to those who are alone, in need or in trouble.

Making my family happy by my help, respect and showing kindness and consideration.

Caring for and enjoying God’s world.

Treating others the way I would like them to treat me."