From the Principal

Prayer: Romans 13:8-10
End of HSC
P&F Office Bearers for 2018
Australian Catholic Youth Festival
Assessments for Years 5-10

PRAYER

Today’s Reading is Romans 13:8-10 - Love Fulfills the Law

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

At this week’s Tuesday Mass we prayed for all those in our families who have passed away and you are invited to add the names of your loved ones you wish to be remembered in prayer during the month of November in the College's Remembrance Book which is located in the College entrance foyer below the crucifix.

End of HSC

Yesterday, Tuesday 8th November, the last HSC exam was completed by the Drama students and I thank the presiding Officer Mrs Cheryl Braisby and her team of examination supervisors for an excellent and very smooth exam procedure. The students will now wait for their results which are due on 14th December.

This Friday evening will be the Year 12 Formal at Curzon Hall with approximately 400 guests including students, their partners, parents and staff who will join together to mark the occasion of the end of their HSC year.

P&F Office Bearers 2018

Last Monday evening the P&F conducted their AGM and I acknowledged with deep appreciation the leadership of Mr Paul Hunt as President for the past five years. Paul has been a very calm and inclusive leader who has constantly encouraged parent involvement and generously supported the school. Simiarly I thank all the Committee members and the leaders of the Clubs who have so generously supported the school in so many ways.

The newly elected President is Mrs Braelen Zwart and I thank Braelen for accepting this position. I encourage all parents to be involved with the P&F as it all helps to build our great community.

The position of Social Events Coordinator was not filled and in 2017 many parents assisted with leading different events. The P&F are keen to hear from parents who wish to nominate and assist in this role by helping with the various events.

Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF)

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Mercy College Creative Arts Showcase last Friday night led by Mercy Drama teacher Ms Amy Gill. The Showcase includes strong SPX representation in their dramatic preparation for December’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Best wishes to Ms Gill and the performers from both schools who will feature at the Festival in December.

Please see full details from the Head of Student Services on the Student and Parent Matters page of this newsletter.

Assessments for Years 7-10

Over this week and the next the students in Years 7-10 have many assessments and exams as part of their Semester 2 studies. All students should be working hard at their studies during this key period of learning at the school.

Year 5 and 6 exams will be finalised by the end of this week. Catch-up exams will take place next week.

Mr John Couani - Principal