A Word from the Principal

For many of us Easter has now been and gone, the chocolates have been eaten and the time spent with families and friends. However, for Catholics the Easter season is still happening and we are an Easter people – a people of hope. 

In last weekend’s Gospel we are again reminded that the Disciples were surprised by Jesus’ appearance and yet we too forget to look for Him in our ordinary everyday lives. Jesus appeared to them as they were fishing. How many of us go about our daily work lives completely oblivious to the presence of those around us “shepherding” others? Just as Jesus met his disciples in their everyday lives and in the ordinary circumstances of ordinary people, just too are we reminded to recognise his presence in the actions and words of those around us. We are reminded ourselves to shepherd and care for those around us. We are reminded that by modelling ourselves off Jesus we are a people of hope and love.  May the hope of the Easter season continue to be with you and may you see the actions of those around you as a sign that humanity continues to be an Easter people.

Strategic Planning & Validation

This year Mount Carmel has a number of significant projects to complete.  This is a strategic planning year where, as a community, we come together to shine the light on the future of Mount Carmel. We continue to live out the Sister’s of Charity vision of creating an excellent education for our students in a Christ-centred environment. As we work through the strategic planning process, guided and facilitated by Glenn McLachlan, I ask that you – our community, support this process by engaging with the multiple opportunities provided to feedback to the College your thoughts and suggestions.

Also this year the College undergoes the process of Validation, as part of our school Registration requirements.  You will have received a survey which helps the College continue to improve what we do.  The pledge to continuously improve what we do requires you to feedback what you think we do well and what you consider we could improve upon. 

Thank you to those who have openly engaged in this process. We are challenged to continue to “Rise” to what is required for our students.

Thought of the Week

There are no great people in this world, only great challenges which ordinary people rise to meet.

William Frederick Halsey, Jr. 

Mrs Fiona Nolan

Principal