From the Principal

When Pope St John XXIII announced the Second Vatican Council, he famously said, 'Throw open the windows of the Church and let the fresh air of the Spirit blow through.' This powerful statement was not only a call for renewal within the Catholic Church, but also speaks to a universal need for transformation in institutions that shape human society. Today, this message resonates deeply with education and the need to innovate and embrace change to prepare students for the complexities of their future.

Innovation in education need not be about abandoning core principles of course, but rather reinterpreting and evolving those principles to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Innovative education is a call for a resurgence in creativity, given many of the challenges faced today, whether environmental, technological or social, require creative solutions from a generation of students taught to innovate and who feel empowered within a learning environment that promotes inquiry and curiosity.

Considering this imperative then, how important are our educators?

Today is World Teachers’ Day and the importance of recognising our own expert teachers has not been lost on our community. With this in mind, our generous parents provided our College educators with a special morning tea and on behalf of the College staff, I express my gratitude to everyone who so generously contributed and thank you for your acknowledgement of the important work of education.

Finally, on Monday this week Adrian Sims, English teacher and Sustainability Coordinator, Reid Lukasik, Groundsman, Veronica Brennan-Poland, English teacher and Maria Outtrim, Languages teacher, attended a special Staff and 2024 Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Awards Breakfast at Optus Stadium.

During the event, Mrs Brennan-Poland and Dr Outtrim were acknowledged for their 30 years of service to Catholic education in WA and the College was separately recognised by being awarded the 2024 QCE Award for Stewardship for the Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo Project, humbly received by Mr Sims and Mr Lukasik. 

For those unaware, the Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo Project has involved the planting of over 300 native trees and shrubs on the campus, providing much needed sustenance for the endangered cockatoos. Congratulations to all involved.

Daniel Mahon

Principal