From the Principal

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

Since the last newsletter, there have been some of the big highlight events on our College calendar.

We farewelled our Year 12 students in Week 2 with a host of Graduation events. The highlight was a beautiful Mass celebrated in St Joseph’s Church, followed by a ceremony and presentation of graduates. The day also included a lovely breakfast cooked by our Year 11 leaders, a spirited assembly and a supper in Ludolph Court following the Mass. Many thanks to all of our staff and students involved in each of these aspects of Graduation and to our families for their ongoing support.

Our annual Presentation Night was held at the Perth Concert Hall on Tuesday this week, reflecting the exquisite talents of our students in the areas of faith, arts, sport, academia and service to others. It is always wonderful to see the level of student involvement in the event. Special commendation to our masters of ceremonies for the evening Darcey Pilkington and Aldric Ratnasekera who did a tremendous job and received many rave reviews. Thanks to Miss Kerri Hilton and Mr Scott Hodgen for their coordination of the evening and the many staff who supported them. Particular congratulations to all students who were acknowledged throughout the evening, as well as three staff who were recognised for 20 years’ service to St Norbert College: Miss Maureen Smith, Mr Mark Van Der Leeden and Mrs Anne Spinks.

The Year 12 WACE examinations commenced with Physics held on Wednesday morning after the Presentation Night. Our prayers are with all of our students who will complete examinations in the coming weeks.

Traditionally at the start of November, we faithfully acknowledge All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, remembering the Saints and those we have loved and lost from this earthly life. We are all touched by death and loss and the marking of these times with solemn occasions such as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day brings some consolation and a reminder of our eternal life in heaven.

“If we spend our earthly pilgrimage filling our minds with thoughts of heaven, when we finally cross over into eternal life, the images we see may not be foreign, startling or strange. We, too might be able to echo those words: 'My God, I know this place. I am home.'” (Fr Thomas Rosica CSB).

God Bless,

Mr S Harvey (Principal)