Last Saturday the College joined together with the St Mary’s Parish for our once a term Hennessy Parish Mass. The parish and College were extremely proud of the 25 students who came to represent Hennessy in the celebration. What made this gathering even more special was the active involvement of our students, who led various aspects of the mass including music, readings, and the offertory procession, among many other ministries. This event not only provided an opportunity for our students to represent the college but also allowed them to connect with their families and the broader community while practising their faith. As a Catholic community, spirituality and faith formation remain our primary focus, and events like these serve as a testament to our commitment to nurturing these values within our college community.

Last Friday we had the privilege of participating in the celebration of the Sesquicentenary (150 Years) of the Presentation Sisters in Wagga. Accompanied by St Mary's Primary School Captain and Vice Captains and our Year Level Captains marked this historic occasion. The day was filled with meaningful activities, including a liturgy, the planting of a symbolic tree, and the reception of a beautiful poem gifted by the Presentation Sisters. As a school deeply rooted in the charism of Nano Nagle, we are immensely proud to have been part of this event. We extend our gratitude to Kildare Catholic College for hosting such a memorable gathering and to St Mary's Primary School for generously providing transportation.

We extend our congratulations to our newly elected Year Level Captains for Year 7, Eli Terry, and Sierra Hampton. Their courage in stepping up in a new environment and contributing to the life of the College is commendable. Already our Year Level captain team have begun to make a difference by taking action on their suggestions, with new sports equipment now available from the House Leaders Office. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our Year Level Captains in addressing important issues and further enhancing our college community.

As we move into the colder months, students are encouraged to wear the appropriate jumpers and jackets for the season. Sports hoodies are only acceptable with the sports uniform and are not to be worn with the Year 12 jersey on a non sports day or with the formal uniform. A reminder about the procedure for parent notification for uniform infringement is directly through the PC Teacher or House leader email is preferred, however written notes are also accepted. Alternatively, the front office can be contacted. Please note a text message to your students phone for a uniform infringement is not accepted.

I hope that the long weekend provides all with much needed rest and safe travels for those who are journeying elsewhere!