Assistant Principal Mission

Opening Mass

The Opening Mass brought our College community together in a spirit of welcome, unity, and faith as we began the new school year. Students and staff gathered to celebrate our shared identity as a Catholic community and to entrust the year ahead to God’s guidance and grace.

The Mass invited us to look forward with joy and hope, inspired by Pope Leo’s dedication of this year to St Francis of Assisi. St Francis’ spirit of peace, humility, and care for all creation offers a powerful model for our community as we strive to live with compassion, courage, and generosity.

As we begin this new year together, we pray that our College continues to grow as a place of welcome, learning, and faith, and that every student feels supported and inspired on their journey.

Bible Ceremony 

On Tuesday, our Year 7 students took part in a beautiful and meaningful Bible Ceremony as part of their introduction to Religious Education at the College. Each student was formally presented with their own Bible, symbolising the beginning of their faith and learning journey in high school. During the ceremony, students learned about the significance of the Scriptures, and the importance of the Bible, reminding them that the stories in the Bible provide hope and guidance.  A special unwrapping ritual helped students understand the Bible as a gift. These Bibles will remain at school for the students to use regularly in their Religious Education classes.

Ash Wednesday details 

The students will attend Mass on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent. All students are expected to attend and participate in this liturgy. 

Students will come to school as normal at 8:35am. 

Under the guidance of the Leaders of Wellbeing, all students will walk to the church. At the conclusion of Mass students will be transported by bus back to school. 

School arrival: 8:25am

Mass time: 9:30am start

Uniform: sports uniform

Parents are welcome to participate in the Mass.

Events to support Project Compassion (Term 1)

Shrove Tuesday – 17 February  

• Pancakes will be available for purchase at recess. 

  Cost: $2 each

Ash Wednesday Mass – 18 February  

• Students will attend Mass during Periods 1–2 as we begin the season of Lent. Normal lessons for Periods 3-5

International Women’s Day – 10 March  

• The College will be collecting sanitary products to support women in need. Donations are warmly encouraged (details to follow). Year 8 will be selling pink cakes at recess. 

   

St Patrick’s Day – 17 March  

• Year 7 will be selling green cupcakes at recess to celebrate the feast day.

Harmony Day – 25 March  

• Students may wear mufti and are encouraged to include something orange as a symbol of inclusion.
• There will be a celebration of prayer in various languages by the students to recognise diversity and harmony within our community. 

Year 7 Mission Action Team Training – 26 March

• Year 7 students involved in the Mission Action Team will participate in a morning training session.

Stations of the Cross – 2 April  

• The College will gather for a school liturgy to reflect on the Passion of Christ.

Altar servers wanted - training 

Seeking students to train to be Altar servers for College Masses.  Please email Mrs Hughes (therese.hughes@syd.catholic.edu.au)

Link to Founder's Day form

Gratitude Pops Launch Term 1 Caritas Fundraising

Our Term 1 Caritas fundraising kicked off in the sweetest way possible with the launch of Gratitude Pops, and it was a huge success. The Learning Centre had a line out the door as eager students rushed in to buy a $1 lollypop paired with a personal handwritten message of gratitude for friends, teachers, and staff.

While the price tag drew them in, the generosity kept flowing. Many students chose to spread the love far and wide, with some purchasing Gratitude Pops for their entire friendship group. A teacher even bought them for a whole senior class, and of course there were plenty of messages of appreciation sent to Rhonda, our much-loved canteen manager.

This event was entirely student-led and showcased the incredible leadership within our community. From promoting the initiative at assembly, to setting up the stall and gratitude writing stations, our student leaders worked tirelessly. They then spent hours sorting every single lollypop into the correct pastoral class for distribution. In total, an impressive $900 was raised. 

Gratitude Pops will be distributed in pastoral classes after Valentine’s Day, creating a moment that truly reflects our Lasallian value of inclusive community. It was a joyful reminder that small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

Miss Gamsaragan