Principal's Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

This weekend, we as a faith community commenced the season of Advent, a period of patiently waiting for the birth of Christ. Advent is an invitation for Christians to be still and notice, to be still and to be aware. In this time of noticing there may be an opportunity to see God moments unfold before our very eyes.

Advent begins our transition, and is an opportunity, from the end of a busy school year to begin slowing down, being still, and appreciating those you love and care for. I urge each of one of you to find the time to sit and be still and acknowledge the many wonderful people and experiences in your life.

It is challenging to think we have completed another academic school year and l am incredibly proud of what we have achieved as a community. Our students have worked with energy and enthusiasm and have participated in the breadth of learning in the classroom, in the grounds and in the broader community. As a community we have been enriched by the gift of one another and the strength that comes from being open to learning new ideas and ways of being.

Our College theme this year “Be a part of the MSC Heart” was an invitation to all of us to live out our MSC Ethos. Spirituality of the Heart has its foundation in and grows out of the vision of Jules Chevalier, a vision about a way of living the Gospel that has a particular emphasis on the compassionate heart of Jesus. It is an ethos grounded in love for one another, care for others and compassion for the less fortunate. To possess an MSC heart we must not give lip service to these values. I am incredibly proud of our students and staff who have lived out this theme this year.

I am grateful for the professionalism and commitment of our staff who have not only worked on ensuring that their teaching and learning programs were engaging and rigorous, the array of curricula and co-curricla events, but always placing the care and learning of our young people at the centre. We are blessed to have such a committed staff.

As we step away for a well-deserved break, we carry with us the lessons learned, memories created, and the bonds formed over the year. I am thankful for the Monivae community, as we continue build a stronger community where all are celebrated and see the face of their God.

My prayer, to end the year, is taken from an indigenous leader, Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr from Daly River, which refers to an inner deep listening, a quiet stillness and awareness described as Dadirri.

Woman of Summer!

Help us have strength and courage

To overcome our fears and confusion

As we move out of darkness into light

And give birth to this new life of love

In the Jesus Dreaming.

May the Christmas Season bring renewed hope, joy and love.

Kind regards,

Mr. Jonathan Rowe

Principal