Jordan’s life will be celebrated with the opening and blessing, by Archbishop of Canberra –Goulburn Christopher Prowse, of a Greenhouse and Garden built by members of the school and business community.
After waking early on the 17th May 2017 with a headache, Jordan crawled into bed with her mother Mia where she did not regain consciousness. Within hours Jordan was at Canberra Hospital receiving emergency surgery ahead of being flown to Sydney by the Snowy Hydro Helicopter. Over the next few days Jordan did not respond to further surgery or treatment and early on the 26th, with her Mother and Father by her side, Jordan passed.
Alan and Mia Taylor who had recently moved to Canberra have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown.
"Being new to town, we were astonished by the support we had received, from food deliveries, to a cupcake stall, and the generous donations of time and materials from many local companies have been truly appreciated. We are part of a beautiful community and we are grateful for that. Thank-you so much for your support," Jordan’s mum Mia said.
Heartfelt tributes and prayers were received from throughout Canberra. Symbolic of the deep sorrow for the Taylor family that rippled throughout Canberra, was a gesture by Brumbies winger Henry Speight who marked in bold the number seven, Jordan’s age, before running out to play for a finals spot.
"I heard about it before the game, so I wrote her age on my wrist to have her and her family in the back of my mind. She was just seven years old. It puts everything in perspective."
Jordan’s school community was keenly supported by the business community in creating a legacy in her honour, a greenhouse to celebrate Jordan’s short life, and in memory of her personal interest in sustainability.
St Michael’s Principal Mr Patrick Ellis said Miss Jordan’s Garden is all about precious life, nurturing growth and passion for sustainability.
"Jordan’s memory will be forever in the hearts and minds of future students who come to learn the way nature works, to support the growth of healthy fresh foods, and how to create sustainable energy and environments."
The morning will include the official opening of the greenhouse project funded and built by the community, including families from the school and local Canberra businesses.
Attending the ceremony will be a number of distinguished guests including Senator Zed Seselja, Archbishop of Canberra Goulburn Diocese Christopher Prowse, Director of Catholic Education Ross Fox, MLAs Meegan Fitzharris, Alistair Coe, Michael Patterson, Suzanne Orr and James Milligan.
Call St Michael’s Primary School on 62414022
Or Kerie Hull from the Catholic Education Office on 0417073659
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