Mission

Reconciliation Week 

Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, “More Than a Word. Reconciliation Takes Action”, urges the Australian reconciliation movement towards braver and more impact-ful action.

Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. 2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of the Australian reconciliation process. The 2021 theme, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and impactful action. 

Twenty Years of Reconciliation Australia

                                      We Remember Jan Hall 

This year marks three years since our much loved colleague Jan Hall passed away. Let us continue to remember and be inspired by the wonderful qualities, positive attitude and unconditional love Jan had for her family, friends and for this College. Her plaque in the Peace Garden serves as a constant reminder of the contribution that Jan made to our College and to her family and friends.

Year 12 Retreat 

Students are currently at Year 12 Retreat in Warrambui. The theme of the Retreat is inspired from Saint Ignatious of Loyola, “Go Forth and Set the World on Fire”. Please keep Year 12 and staff accompanying them in your prayers. 

                                                                   Year 9 Camp 

Year 9 have the opportunity to attend Borambola Camp “ROAR” on the first two days back of Term 3, Monday 12 July - Tuesday 13 July 2021. The Camp focuses on fun group challenges and activities that promote key learning through relationships, outdoors, action and resilience. This experience is an integral part of the faith development and pastoral care program of the College. It will involve reviewing student goals, reflecting on relationships with family, friends and God, and also building community amongst the year group. 

Parents/Carers please attend to the following by Friday 18 June 2021

• College online permission note (thank you to those who have already provided permission).
• Borambola NSW Office of Sport Student Registration Link. Students unfortunately can’t participate in any activities until registration is complete.

Vinnies Winter Appeal 

Each House at the College will be fundraising a different winter item for our Winter Appeal this year. You will hear more from the Student Leaders and the SRC soon. Thank you in anticipation of your support of the less fortunate.   

Sacred Heart Parish Feast Day Celebrations 

On Sunday 6 June 2021 at 10:00am, we will be joining Mater Dei Primary and Sacred Heart Primary to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart at Sacred Heart Parish on Lake Albert Road. 

Our Student Leaders and SRC will be helping to lead the Mass. We would love to welcome our families to the Mass and BBQ that will follow in Sacred Heart Primary Hall. 

Please find attached invitation and link to register below for catering purposes.

Student Leadership Opportunities and Competitions 

Melbourne Street Retreat 

During Week 7 this term, Year 11 students were traveling to Melbourne to work with the disadvantaged and the Homeless at various locations. Unfortunately COVID restrictions in Victoria mean that this activity has been postponed. We congratulate the following students that have been selected for the Retreat: Fletcher Cummins, Samara Davis, Henry Cook, Oscar Mitter, Cathrina Silvestre, Amber Hallam, Jessica Wendt, Sophia O’Connell, Kyan Cooper and Zoe McDonnell. We look forward to hearing from them on their return.  

Young Voices Award 

The Australian Catholics Young Voices Awards are an opportunity for students in Catholic schools to have a voice – to use the media to make a difference in the world. Whether it’s by crafting an inspiring article, capturing some profound images, or recording an informative podcast or video – we’re giving you the opportunity to get inspired and creative. Find out more about the award here. Entries close 5pm, Friday 28 May 2021.

Nano Nagle Prize

This year the Nagle Prize focuses on the ideas of: How are we keeping Nano’s legacy alive in 2021? See FLYER for more information. Entries close Friday 11 June 2021.

Pentecost Sunday 

The word Pentecost is Greek and it means "50th day." Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Disciples and their followers, and the beginning of their earthly ministry. If you’ve ever felt passionate or fired up about something, then you have a small notion of what the Disciples felt in that moment. The gifts of the Spirit gave them the courage to go out and create a better world. You have these gifts also! How can you reach out to others and be a model of Christ’s love?

How can you reach out to others?

Filled With The Spirit We Pray

For the Spirit of Peace that calms our mind and stills our life, we give you thanks.

For the Spirit of Love that touches hearts and reaches out, we give you thanks.

For the Spirit of Joy that lifts our soul and gives us faith we give you thanks.

For the Spirit of Power, that gift of grace for this, your church, we give you thanks. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, AMEN

Mrs Rebecca Gill | Leader of Mission