News from Around the School
Student Achievements
On Sunday, 15 March, Hannah Hansen participated in The Riding Patch Open Encourage Gymkhana in Strathalbyn. Hannah participated in a total of ten events, including “Smartest on Parade”, “Rider 11-13 years”, “Maidens never ridden at competition before” and some novelties which included “All abilities Walking Race”, “Mug shuffle” and “Walk-Trot Egg and spoon race”.
This was Hannah’s first gymkhana, awarding her with five Blue Ribbons out of the ten entered events! Her other ribbons included one second place , two third place and two participation ribbons. Hannah had a wonderful experience and composed herself respectfully in all events throughout the day.
Millan, Will, Billy and Oscar are here representing Southern Fleurieu at the School Sport SA SAPSASA Tennis State carnival that took placefrom 16 March - 19 March at Millswood tennis club, Adelaide.
Pastoral Care with a Difference
This morning secondary students chose to participate in one of eight activities for Pastoral Care. Teachers offered activities like Art, Mindfulness Relaxation, Gardening, Sports and Chess (online). The chance for students to have some fun and choose how they spent the time was really rewarding. A couple of our Year 12s even asked if they could lead one of the groups in some energising, low contact games. It was a refreshing change, enjoyed by students and teachers alike.
Music
Here are some songs to listen to at home and keep spirits high;
Victory by Hillsong;
You Say by Lauren Daigle;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI
How Great is our God;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk
Amazing Grace;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDdvReNKKuk
Leah O'Rourke
Music & Drama Teacher
Rite Journey
On Wednesday 18 March we celebrated The Rite Journey Calling and Departure Ceremony. Year 9 students and their parents gathered at The Soldiers Memorial Gardens at dusk to celebrate this significant transition in their lives.
The Rite Journey program aims to support this process as students leave their childhood behind and step forward into adulthood. As the sun set that evening, many joyful tears were shed as students shared their gratitude for their childhood and set their sights on when the future holds. We thank God for these students and their families and the wonderful opportunity we have to mentor these students this year.
Christina Lewis and Ryan McGowan
Rite Journey Teachers