Monivae College Newsletter

Faith and Mission Report 

“The Christian religion could not be identified so completely with anything else as with this love of the heart of Jesus.” – Jules Chevalier, MSC.

 

Resurrection Liturgy

As a conclusion to the Easter period and as part of beginning our new Term, Monivae gathered together to celebrate in prayer with the annual Resurrection Liturgy.

Our College Vice Captains in Ayva Jones and Ben Starkie ran this Liturgy with help from the two School Captains in Jemma Casey and Jacob Hill. 

Ayva Jones Year 12
Jemma Casey Year 12
Jacob Hill Year 12
Ayva Jones Year 12
Jemma Casey Year 12
Jacob Hill Year 12

Staff formation

As previously recognised, the formation of our staff in all things is held as a priority when it comes to staff professional development. At the beginning of Term 2, we had three days of formation provided by Mrs.  Anne McAtomney from the Chevalier Institute. All new staff, both teaching and non-teaching, undertook a day of formation. A day was also provided for our staff at the Year Level Coordinator / Faculty level.

 

 

World’s Greatest Shave

As reported in the last newsletter, the World’s Greatest Shave took place on the last day of Term 1.

Our wonderful Year 12 students (and a couple of staff members) raised awareness, and close to $10,000 was raised through online and in- person donations. Thank you to all involved in this day, especially Old Collegians Mrs. Jo McKew and Ms. Elizabeth Hurley who donated their time to help tidy up the haircuts.

Angus Murrell Year 12
Chella Biggin Year 12
Georgia McIntyre Year 12
Angus Murrell Year 12
Chella Biggin Year 12
Georgia McIntyre Year 12

Anzac Day Ceremony

On Friday April 23rd, St Mary’s Primary school Hamilton joined the Monivae students and staff to participate in the Anzac Day Ceremony. It was pleasing to see the students show their respect at this time.

Zakia Eichler-Onus Year 10
Zakia Eichler-Onus Year 10

 

Year Level Liturgy

Friday April 26th saw the Year 10’s join me in the Monivae Chapel for a lay led Liturgy.

This is part of the program that offers students an opportunity to be involved in liturgies in a smaller setting, helping them gain the confidence required when participating in a full school Mass.

 

Uniting Church Luncheon

Monivae students and staff volunteer once a month to provide lunch (main course and sweets) and serve them at the Hamilton Uniting Church for those members of the local community who are looking for a warm meal and a friendly face. Mrs. Sofia Vearing organises a group of students who help out staff members at this time. Mr. Jonathan Rowe and Mrs. Caroline Coggins were the staff members who helped out this week. Mrs. Sophie Claffey and Mrs. Helen Lang organised the previous luncheon in April.

 

Upcoming events

  • Wed 5th May – Cadet Camp Mass
  • Wed 26th May – Catholic Education Week Mass with St Mary’s primary school
  • Fri 27th May – Reconciliation week begins.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved.

Mr. Danny Franc

Director of Faith and Mission.