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Building stronger bonds, By Dania Nakhoul Year 12

K-2 Easter Hat Parade

Our K–2 students lit up the school grounds with creativity and excitement at this year’s Easter Hat Parade! Wearing a wonderful array of handmade hats, the students proudly showcased their colourful and imaginative designs to the delight of parents, teachers, and friends.

A special thank you to our amazing Parents Association for their generous chocolate egg gifts and the beautiful Easter display that helped make the day even more festive and memorable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate — it was truly a joyful way to finish off term one!

Year 3-6 Eggs-travangza

Our Year 3–6 students had an egg-citing time at this year’s Easter Egg-stravaganza! With a variety of fun games, challenges, and activities, the event was filled with laughter, teamwork, and plenty of Easter spirit.

Students enjoyed working on a model or drawing, showing great enthusiasm and energy throughout the event. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of a busy term and create lasting memories with friends.

A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped make the day such a success!

Well done to the following students

1st place model: Joyce Sassine, 4 Amber - "Egg-lectric Guitar"

1st place drawing: Caroline-Marie GeaGea, 3 Beige - "Egg on the Run"

Sr. Margaret's Favourite: Nicholas Lahoud, 3 Beige - "Eggs-presso"

Mr. Asmar's Favourite: Jacinta Sassine, 6 Indigo - "Eggs-plosive Volcano"

Honourable Mentions:

Emmanuel Youssef, 3 Lavender - "Not As Eggs-pected"

Bridgette Farah, 4 Violet - "A Holy Scene"

PA Easter Raffle

The MCHF Parent Association Easter Raffle is all done for another year, the PA would like to thank the below businesses for supporting our Easter Raffle as well as the many families who helped make it great🙏🏽

Lamex Bathrooms

CrmConstructions PtyLtd

ggperformance.com.au

themodernparty.com.au

thechristianmission.com.au

littlesaintsbynorma.com.au

rosariesforlife.com.au

catholicapparel.com.au

almazaillustration.com

entertainmentpark.com.au

Eljannah.com.au

PRIMARY SCHOOL DRAW

1st Prize- Charbel El Tawil K White (Nintendo Switch)

2nd Prize- Scarlett Kahawaty 2 Jade (Catholic apparel gift pack)

3rd Prize- Anthony Rehbane 5Rainbow (Little Saints by Norma gift pack)

4th Prize- Antonia Kobayaty 2Diamond ($150 Voucher)

HIGH SCHOOL DRAW

1st Prize- Charbel Semaan 10D (Playstation 5)

2nd Prize- Patrick El-Katrib 9D (The Christian Mission gift pack)

3rd Prize- Anthony Merheb 12B (Rosaries for Life Rosary)

4th Prize- Andy Sleiman 12C ($150 voucher)

Term 1 Primary Awards Assembly

On Thursday 10th April 2025, the College held the End of Term 1 Awards for our Primary students. We came together to celebrate the achievements of our students in Term 1 and to recognize those who have excelled in the classroom and beyond the classroom.

There were six award categories presented at the assembly: Academic Achievement Award, College Value Award, Howayek Award, Engagement Award, Music Excellence Award, and Arabic Excellence Award.

The assembly also included a performance from our Dance Club, their first performance for the year, and the drawing and presentation of gifts of the Easter Raffle.

We congratulate the award recipients of Term 1 and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of students in Term 2.

ANZAC Eve Celebrations at OLOL

On Thursday, the 24th of April, senior students were selected to represent the College by attending the Anzac Day Eve Mass celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Antoine Charbel Tarabay. The Mass was a special time for parishioners and our students to remember and honour the soldiers who gave their lives for our country.

Thank you to the following students Captain Maroun Ters and Charlize Sleiman

Joseph Youssef, Emily Farah, Dania Nakhoul and Jude Hasham

MCHF Celebrates Anzac Day

MCHF's ANZAC Day Service was held on Wednesday, 30 April for Years 3–12 at the Co-Cathedral Hall from 9:00am.

We were honoured to welcome special guests, including Father Danny Nouh, Ex-Army Serviceman Mr Roderick Hilliker, Mrs Melba Malkoun, the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, members of the Executive Team, Mrs Zena Ishac, as well as our dedicated staff, parents, and students.

Special thanks are extended to the Anzac team and Ms Gahdmar for their outstanding coordination, from inviting and managing special guests, to the creation and distribution of poppies, the arrangement and decoration of the Hall, and the curation of the beautiful music.

We also acknowledge the contribution of our student performers: Juliana Lichaa, Jonah Botros, Danielle Hobeiche, and Mary Semaan.

A sincere thank you as well to the Kindergarten to Year 2 teachers, who engaged their students in meaningful ANZAC learning activities while the formal service took place.

Thank you to Elyssa Wehbe, Laurelle Sadek (Year 9 photographers), and Isabella Ishac (Year 11 photographer) for capturing photos during assembly

Thank you to our Breakfast Buddies Sponsors!

Every Wednesday and Friday, the College runs a breakfast program. Thanks to our major sponsors Kellogg's who have been so generous in supplying cereal and to our community sponsors, whose kind donation has helped secure milk, bowls and spoons for service.

If you're interested in sponsoring our breakfast program, please email media@mchf.nsw.edu.au!