Faith, Justice and Formation

SOL Service Finalised

SOL Service has been finalised for the year. The 2027 commitment to SOL Service can begin at the start of December. Information related to it will be released in the Especean on 25 November.

After lots of checking of boys’ service to ensure we have honesty, integrity and respect for the process, it is important for some people to note that they will not have completed SOL Service when they thought they had. This is because they have allocated the wrong amount or points (many just made up), they have done service not relevant to their stage, or they have not completed the Reflection which is a significant component of the process. All of this was clearly communicated over the past year in many different ways. It is too late now to change any of this.

All documentation about SOL Service outlines points and what is expected. With so many students engaging in this program, as a part of who we are as Edmund Rice people, it is important for us to ensure there is equity in the process. It becomes quite evident who is just ticking boxes and who is genuine in the process. All of these things help shape a collective view of what each boy has to contribute to the College. It can help guide leadership decisions and more future years.

Boys with consequences will be notified shortly of their return date, which will be a day within the week beginning 7 December. Chanel Powell Extra Service Awards will be presented at school, while Mary MacKillop and Edmund Rice Awards will be presented at Speech Night.

Thank you to all who engage sincerely and lovingly.

Identity Reminders

There is lots going on at the end of this term in the area of Identity. Please don’t forget the following:

Festival of Carols and Readings on Wednesday 25 November; 6:30 PM in the Chapel. Everybody is welcome!! (No tickets). Please come and celebrate with Dr Lavorato.

SPC Christmas Appeal – everything is due by Friday 27 November (NO later). Boys have planned this in their homerooms. Please check with them and previous issues of the Especean.

Upcoming Events at St Patrick’s Parish, Mortlake

Whether you are a parishioner or not, everybody is welcome to the following events.

1. St Carlo Acutis First-Class Relic – Sunday, 22 November at 6:00 PM

We are blessed to welcome a first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis, consisting of one strand of his hair, to our parish. We invite families to come and venerate the relic and join us for a special Mass and blessing celebration at 6:00 PM.

2. Christmas Family Movie Night – Saturday, 14 November at 7:30 PM

All children and families are invited to enjoy a fun Christmas movie night at St Patrick’s Parish grounds. Come along for a lovely evening of friendship, fun and Christmas spirit!

Pizza dinner will be provided at both events**, thanks to the generosity of one of our wonderful parishioners.

3. Parish Children's Group and Youth Leaders

We are inviting children aged 3–6 years to join our parish children's group.

We are also looking for enthusiastic young people aged 8–12 years who would like to become youth leaders and help support and encourage the younger children in our parish community.