From the Principal

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, Staff and Friends of St Norbert College,

I ask you to think of a really special day of the year for you and your family. Some may say a birthday or an anniversary of a special occasion, others may suggest an event of the past of significant impact in their life or even a date in the future that one eagerly awaits. Many consider every day to be special and this, too, is so true.

Here at St Norbert College, those past, present and hopefully future members of our community regard the Solemnity of our College patron, St Norbert, to be a very special day indeed.

It is documented through Norbertine history that St Norbert died whilst Archbishop of Magdeburg on June 6, 1134. Each year at this time, we celebrate the very special Solemnity of St Norbert with Mass and a host of engaging community events within our school day. It is a day so significant to our College community that we suspend all timetabled classes and take an opportunity to celebrate the unity of our College values on the one day; Heritage, Respect, Community, Friendship, Commitment and Adaptability. There is so much beyond the classroom to be gained from cherishing and celebrating this day.

St Norbert Day this year, despite the much-needed arrival of weather more befitting of winter, was another wonderful opportunity to reflect and to celebrate the life and ministry of St Norbert and the dedicated Norbertines who have followed the path of our College patron. The highlight of our special day was our College Mass, celebrated with reverence and spirit by Fr Peter, with Brothers Stephen, John and Kenneth in attendance. We are always grateful for the warm, generous and spiritual presence of our Norbertines in our College community.

A pictorial collage is included in this newsletter displaying the highlights of our day. It is important to also acknowledge the efforts of staff and students who contributed so much, with special mention to Mr Dowling, Ms Kyd, Mr Eddy, Mrs Miranda and Mr Hulshoff, and other members of the St Norbert Day committee who spent many tireless hours in preparation. 

As I finish, I would like to share with you all the “Prayer After Communion” from today’s St Norbert Day Mass which, I believe, beautifully captures what it means to be a College community in the spirit of St Norbert with Christ as our guide;

“Lord,

Although we are many, we make up the one body of Christ.

Through the intercession of St Norbert, may we become one in heart and mind.

Amen”

St Norbert – pray for us.

God bless.

Mr S Harvey (Principal)

Part-time employment opportunity: Library Assistant: After School Study Group

A part-time temporary opportunity exists for a member of our community to be employed for Term 3 only, as our supervisor of the after-school study group in the Prémontré Library. This role consists of a supervisory role, assisting students with their study and homework on Monday to Thursday afternoons from 3.30–5.30pm. Our current supervisor, Caiden Vales De Menezes, is taking leave to complete his pre-service teaching practicum.

If you are interested or would like to know more about this role, please email Mrs Angela Hughes (ahughes@norbert.wa.edu.au) or call 9350 5433.