Year 9 Holy Door Project

The Holy Door project is a living expression of our Mercy values. The girls have shown Excellence in every detail, pouring thought and care into their designs. The finished door stands as a symbol of Hospitality, inviting everyone who sees it to step into a space of welcome. By sharing their work with the community, the students are offering a unique act of service, creating beauty with meaning.

Along the way, this project has brought our Connecting Learning to Life framework to life. Creativity has been everywhere, from the first sketches to the final brush of shellac. Collaboration has been essential, with students working together to solve design challenges and bring individual pieces into harmony. And through it all, their problem solving skills have shone, turning ideas into a stunning reality.

For many students, the process was just as rewarding as the final result. “Throughout this project, I learned how to work more effectively with different types of materials and gained a better understanding of how they can create texture, depth, and meaning in a piece,” said Elizabeth

For Quinn, the design process opened her eyes to unexpected details. “I enjoyed making the design page because it made me realise the true beauty of some of the doors. I also learned that textures can make soft and harsh looks, I never really realised this before.”

Sophie reflected on the journey from concept to completion: “Creating the Holy Doors was a long process, but I enjoyed watching it come together to create the door I envisioned.”

These reflections are a reminder that while the Holy Door stands as a completed artwork, its true value lies in the creativity, learning, and collaboration that brought it to life.