From the Acting Principal
- Reflection
- Staffing News
- Year 12 Assessment Block
- Sport this weekend
- Early Finish for Senior School - Monday 7 April
- Enrolments Now Open
- Key Dates Week 11
- From the Finance Department
Reflection
As we journey through Lent towards Easter, we are invited into a season of reflection, renewal, and gratitude. Easter is a time of hope - a reminder of new beginnings and the opportunity for growth in all aspects of our lives. In a school community, Easter reminds us that growth is not just about academics. It is about developing character, strengthening relationships, and supporting one another on our shared journey. This season encourages us to pause, reflect, and appreciate how far we have come. It reassures us that, no matter the challenges, we are always capable of growth and renewal.
A Lenten Prayer
Heavenly Father, be with us as we journey through Lent towards Easter.
Let us speak your peace, your grace, your mercy and your perfect order.
We ask for your grace in all we say, think and do.
Lord, we thank you for the gifts you have blessed us with.
We commit to using them responsibly in your honour.
Give us a fresh supply of strength in times of challenge and need.
Inspire our learning, ideas and energy so that even
our smallest accomplishments may bring glory to you.
Lord, when we are burned out, infuse us with the light of the Holy Spirit.
Enlivened by the Spirit, may the work we do be responsive
to the needs of all and with a love of all.
Lord, we give you the glory and praise for what we accomplish in Jesus' name.
Amen
Blessed Edmund Rice, Pray for Us
St Pius X, Pray for Us
Live Jesus in our Hearts, Forever
Staffing News
We are pleased to welcome Mr Daniel Mifsud to the college. Daniel joins us as the Leader of Learning, PDHPE, bringing extensive experience from his work in schools in Australia and England. He has come to us after 6 years at St Patrick's Strathfield where he has held positions of Acting Head of Secondary Sport and Acting Head of PDHPE. He also spent 6 months teaching in London.
Daniel has a Bachelor of Education (Human Movement) and a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education. Please join me in warmly welcoming Daniel to our community.
Year 12 Assessment Block
The Year 12 Assessment Block is coming to an end this week. Congratulations to all students for their dedication and hard work in preparing for these exams - their results will reflect their commitment and effort.
A sincere thank you to our staff for their support, both in guiding students and in the significant work of marking assessments. Please continue to keep our Year 12 students in your prayers as they progress through their final year of schooling.
Sport this weekend
We have trial games against St Aloysius' this Saturday. This is the first official trial for most teams. Best wishes to all our teams as they commence the winter season.
Our tennis players will also be playing in the SPX Tennis Championships. Good luck to all these players in this yearly championship.
Early Finish for Senior School
A reminder that senior school students will be finishing at 2:30 pm on Monday 7 April. This will allow the college to prepare for the Bishop's Mass of Blessing for the new altar and the Waterford Learning Centre being held on Tuesday 8 April. Senior school classes will follow an early-finish timetable.
Cocurricular training will still be held for those not attending the after school rehearsal, leaving the college at 2:40 pm, finishing at 4:10 pm. The Academic Annexe will be open for students to attend.
Enrolments for Year 5 & 7 2027 Now Open
Enrolments for Year 5 & 7 2027 are now open and close on Friday 2 May. Please visit the college website for further information:
Key Dates
Week 11
Mon 7/4 Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts Excursion / Year 12 Geography Excursion (overnight)
Tues 8/4 Chapel Mass (Mercy) / Blessing and Consecration of Altar and Opening of Waterford Learning Centre / Year 12 Geography Excursion / PAPA Meeting (online)
Wed 9/4 Year 5 - 10 Interim Reports issued / CSDA Debating R2
Thurs 10/4 Holy Week liturgies
Fri 11/4 Term 1 Concludes / Junior School Rugby Tour to Armidale - 13/4
Term 2
Mon 28/4 Professional Learning Day - pupil free day
Tues 29/4 Students resume for Term 2
Fide et Labore
By Faith and hard work
Live Jesus in Our Hearts - Forever
Ms Elizabeth Watson - Acting Principal
From the Finance Department
In the coming days you will receive an account statement detailing all transactions, including invoices and payments linked to your account. This statement covers the period from 1 March to 31 March only. Any payments received after 31 March will be reflected in the following statement.
Mr Lachlan Skeen - Business Manager