Principal News

This coming week, we affirm our belief that Mary is now in Heaven. This feast of Mary originated in a sixth century feast of the Dormition or ‘Falling asleep of Mary’. By the seventh century the feast became known as the Assumption of Mary. The date of this feast commemorated a very ancient harvest festival towards the end of summer, which gave thanks to the Earth Mother for her fertility in producing the harvest. The feast of the Assumption commemorates the glorification of Mary, chosen by God, to be the mother of Jesus the Christ. The feast acquired a special status as a feast of Mary when Pius XII in 1950 defined the assumption as a dogma of faith. On this feast we are encouraged to affirm our humanity and work to enhance the dignity of people as daughters and sons of God.

(Taken from Stories and Seasons: Saints and Feasts for Catholic Schools and Parishes by Kevin Treston)

Empowering God, Inspire us by the example of Mary’s openness to your Love. May we live in this attitude and bring to birth a new world! We make our prayer through Jesus Christ in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Dear Parents, Students and Friends

This week our College Assembly honoured our students who work in the Community Action Team (CAT) by formally recognising the important work that they do by issuing them representative badges. The CAT have been in working within the College Mission areas of Service and Care for a number of years so not only were current members awarded their badges but students who are in Years 11 and 12 who have now progressed onto other responsibilities were also included. Director of Mission Mr Neville put together a powerpoint of some of the work they have been doing. He also thanked Mrs Sue Hone for the work she had done with the group whilst she worked at Marian. The Community Action Team can be joined by any student from Years 7-12. Students can find out more information from Mr Neville.

Students from year 6 who have enrolled at Marian for 2019 attended classes this week in Mathematics and Design and Technology. This is the second time they have spent time with us and we are looking forward to another couple of visits next term.  Transitioning from primary to secondary schooling is an important step in the learning stage and I thank everyone involved in their care and attention of our next co-hort. They looked excited to be at our school and seemed eager to next year to start.

Our HSC Elective Music students performed last night in their HSC Trials. Not only do we have a talented group once more coming through but it is very heartwarming to see so many other students and parents who attended as supporters.  I also thank the numerous local musicians who also attended as backing artists for our students. Griffith is fortunate to have such talented people within our community, giving their time to support and nurture fellow younger musicians.

Next Tuesday, the College is holding the Feast of the Assumption Mass in the Marcellan Hall at 1pm. You are invited to join us. In our prayers and thoughts will be our Year 12 students who commence the HSC Trial Examinations the following day and continue these important assessments until Friday 24th August. Following the Mass will be our College Youth Mass at 9am on Sunday 19th November, once again you are invited to the Marcellan Hall at 9am.

Peace and Best Wishes

Alan Le Brocque

Principal