A Word from the Principal
“The future does have a name…and its name is hope.”
Pope Francis
Already this term the College has come together to celebrate the word of God. Firstly, we took to the Cathedral and Fr Brian celebrated Mass with us. Then last week the College came together again to celebrate Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Father reminded the students that this celebration marked the beginning of a time of preparation, time to reflect and pray, time to focus on improving ourselves and on giving hope. This time marks our preparation for Easter and all it brings to us and in the words of Pope Francis, it brings hope.
Hope is all around us. Working in a school like Mount Carmel, hope is often in the eyes of the students. Our students wonder at how they can make a difference to the world around them – whatever the issue might be. They see an issue and think about ways to resolve it. They are not constrained by any limitations. They delve, ask questions and consider responses. They are inspired by each other, by the women who studied at the College before them and the staff who work alongside them. At the recent International Women’s Day Breakfast, held at Fahan for the Alliance schools, a staff member shared with me the extraordinary experience of turning up at the hospital to find that everyone she came into contact with, from the admitting nurse to the registrar and the supervising doctor, were Old Scholars from Mount Carmel. Old Scholars in fields of medicine, law, finance, research and human services just to name a few. Last night, Guilford Young College celebrated their Commendation Evening and amongst the names of students being commended were a number of Mount Carmel Old Scholars. Hope is all around us, in the generation of students which follow us. Hope is in the smiles of those we meet, the kind words that we use to talk with one another and the care we show all. This Lent, be an expression of hope for all those you meet.
Pope Francis' Words
Do you want to fast this Lent?
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen
Strategic Planning
This year the College will commence it’s strategic planning. Glenn McLachlan from PLI will be faciliating this process with the community. The Master building plan will be finalised to align with the Strategic Plan.
If you would like to be involved, please contact the College on principal@mountcarmel.tas.edu.au
Staff News
I have granted Linton Higginbotham immediate leave on compassionate grounds. I ask the Mount Carmel community to keep the Higginbotham family in their prayers. I thank Aimee Woodward and Mary McIntosh for stepping into the gap caused by Linton’s immediate release.
Mrs Fiona Nolan - Principal