Mission

Catholic Schools Week

Last week we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year was “Everyday Affirmation”. Year 7 participated in a Liturgy and wrote down what it means for each of them to belong to our Catholic community. They reflected on their time at the College so far and then focused on how they can affirm others and themselves by letting their light shine. 

“You are the light of the World” Matthew 5:13-16

Catholic schools are learning communities, committed to excellence, where the dignity of each child is valued and respected. Mater Dei educates the ‘whole child’, through an all round education that nurtures each student spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically so that each student is able to flourish. 

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Vinnies Winter Appeal

Student Captains and the SRC are close to launching our College Winter Appeal theme for this year. Stay tuned. 

Competitions and Student Leadership Opportunities

Buddies Leadership Program

Buddies Day is a family support program. Kids aged 5-12 participate in recreational activities (sports days, craft days, movies, Junee Licorice Factory outing and more) with a buddy. (16 +) are invited to become a volunteer Buddies Day Leader. Being a leader is a great way to build up your resume, make new friends, and help disadvantaged kids all at the same time! 

Training Day

Date: Saturday 15 May 2021

Time: 10 - 2  (lunch provided)

Venue: Wagga Vinnies Op Shop 

If young people cannot attend this Saturday, training can be organised so make sure you register your interest. Please list your name down with a College Captain, Mrs Gill, Mrs Lewis or Mr Ryan. More information can be found below.

Young Voices Award

The Australian Catholics Young Voices Awards are an opportunity for students in Catholic schools to have a voice – to use the media to make a difference in the world.

Whether it’s by crafting an inspiring article, capturing some profound images, or recording an informative podcast or video – we’re giving you the opportunity to get inspired and creative. Find out more about the award here. 

Entries close 5.00pm, Friday 28 May 2021.

Nano Nagle Prize

This year the Nagle Prize focuses on the ideas of: How are we keeping Nano’s legacy alive in 2021? Students are asked to interpret the meaning of this question and create a one-minute video clip. Videos will be judged on the overall message presented, movement and voice. A maximum of five (5) students can be involved in each video presentation. 

Please see below for more information.Entries close Friday 11 June 2021.

Mothers Day

Mother’s Day occurs in the month of May, in the traditional time for the recognition of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We hope the mothers and those with mother roles within our community, were celebrated with joyful love and gratitude on Mother’s Day. Let us ask our Mother Mary to guide us all to be people of peace, love and joy. 

A Prayer for Mothers

We pray for mothers, who give life and count toes 

and tend to our every need; 

May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to 

care for their families and themselves with great joy.

We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us;

May they continue to guide us in strong and gentle ways.

We remember mothers who are separated from their 

children because of war, poverty, or conflict; may they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes every tear away.

We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion.

We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers 

who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and 

nourish us with their love. Amen

Mrs Rebecca Gill | Leader of Mission