Making Jesus Real is a student-centred, positive behaviour model at Trinity Catholic Primary School, Murrumburrah. Each week, certificates are awarded to students who display exemplary behaviour and values within the school community.

Students can ‘Make Jesus Real’ within the school community by picking up rubbish, helping other students and making sure Trinity is a safe and happy place.

Each week the students nominate their peers, who they believe are deserving of a ‘Making Jesus Real’ award. Their names are passed along to Religious Education Coordinator, Donna Wade, who selects the weekly winner.

Jemima Mergard, Year 6 student and ‘Religious Education Minister’, wanted to encourage other students to display the ‘Making Jesus Real’ values at school. Inspired by their Parish Priest, Fr Lolesio, and his love of food, Jemima baked cookies to give to students when they receive their 'Making Jesus Real' certificate.

Each week when the award recipient is announced at assembly, Jemima presents them with a special ‘Making Jesus Real’ cookie.

Principal Caz Perryman said that she was proud of Jemima for taking the initiative.

“I was in awe of Jemima when she asked me whether she could move forward with her idea,” she said. “Every week when she stands up with more biscuits, I thank God for her and other students like her.”