General News
"From the College Archives"
Prior to the Sydney Olympic Games, the Olympic Torch passed St. Peter’s College. One of the torch bearers was student, Lisa MacIntosh who went on to win several gold medals at the Paralympics in Sydney. The St. Peter’s College community gathered on the side of Cranbourne-Frankston Road to cheer on the Olympic Torch and Lisa. Did you know that there is also a large wooden cross that travels the world prior to World Youth Day in much the same way as the Olympic Torch travels the world prior to the Olympic Games? The Cross has several names: ‘Holy Year Cross’, ‘Jubilee Cross, ‘Pilgrim Cross’ and 'Young People’s Cross’. This cross has travelled to many parts of the world. It has been behind the Iron Curtain (Prague, 1985). It has been to every World Youth Day since 1992. It has visited Ground Zero in New York and visited five continents. When it is not travelling the world prior to World Youth Day, it resides in the St. Lawrence International Youth Centre in Rome. In 2003, the Pope gave the youth of the world an icon of Mary. Since that time the cross and icon have travelled the world together. In 2008, the cross and icon visited St. Peter’s College. In keeping with the traditional form of pilgrimage, the cross and icon had journeyed from St. Francis Xavier College, Berwick, accompanied by several St. Peter’s College staff and students. At St. Peter’s College the whole school, plus students from St. Agatha’s Primary School and St. Therese’s Primary School attended an open-air liturgy held on ‘The Avenue’ on the Cranbourne Campus grounds. At the conclusion of the liturgy, the cross and icon, accompanied by many staff and students, were processed on foot along Cranbourne-Frankston Road to St. Agatha’s Church. At St. Agatha’s the cross and icon were venerated before moving on. The staff and students who were scheduled to attend WYD08 in Sydney were a prominent part of the procession.
Greg Nelson
College Archivist
The City of Casey’s Winter 2023 Teenage School Holiday Program is now open for bookings. We have plenty of activities lined up, including indoor rock climbing, paintball, rollerskating, mini golf and ten pin bowling, the cinemas, and an online art workshop!
The Winter Teenage School Program will run from Monday 26 June to Friday 7 July, offering fun, age-appropriate activities at reasonable prices for young people aged 10 – 17 years.
- Prices range from FREE to $39.50
- Fully supervised with FREE transport
- Places are limited and fill up fast, so get in while you can!
The following link directs all to the bookings page https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/holidays
St. Peter’s College Parents & Friends
The Executive may be contacted through the College:
President: Ms Naomi Bartlett (College Advisory Board Representative)
Secretary: vacant
Treasurer: Mrs Marzena Mansilla
P&F Committee Representative on College Advisory Committee: Ms Naomi Bartlett
To Contact St. Peter's College Parents & Friends Executive:
Entertainment Fundraising:
Each year St. Peter’s College P&F with staff and students raise vital funds for our sister school Bishop Epalle Catholic College in the Solomon Islands.
This year we are kicking off our campaign with 20% of each sale of the ‘Entertainment’ membership to go towards their computer lab requirements, with the aim of further linking their Senior students with our St. Peter’s College Senior students and teachers.
And there is something in it for you too. With your membership you can save well over the cost of your membership in discounts on holiday activities, dining, travel, shopping and much much more.
The Entertainment Book is a local, national and international restaurant and activity guide which provides hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the finest restaurants, cafes, attractions, activities, retailers and hotel accommodation.
Membership gives you exclusive offers that are virtually restriction free, offers to enjoy all year long.
The Entertainment Digital Membership puts the value of the Entertainment Book into your Apple or Android smartphone. With ‘near me’ technology and the ability to show and save using your phone, this is perfect for the person on-the-go, with no Card or Voucher to present.
By clicking on the link below you will ensure that the fundraising dollars from each membership purchased comes to St. Peter’s College Fundraising initiatives.