Welcome to the final day for students in Term 3.

Today is the last official day of school for our Year 12 students. Their HSC exams begin with English Advanced, English Standard and English Studies on Wednesday, October 12 and we formally farewell them with a mass and dinner on Friday November 11. We will miss the Class of 2022 for their generosity, good humour, positive attitudes, attention to their studies and for being wonderful role models to the younger students. There have been a variety of fun activities this week to commemorate their final week. I know there is a real sense of sadness among the students but also one of hope and expectation as they move on to the next chapter in their lives. I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the best for their exams and future endeavours.

Our Man Cave program kicked off last week with a parent evening followed by a day for Year 9 boys. The presenters were very engaging and professional and the boys were extremely positive about the day. This first day focused on ‘self’, this is followed by a focus on ‘relationships’ and then ‘giving back to the community’.

I would like to congratulate Miss Jess Buchanan for being selected to be a part of a three week study tour to Rome and London during November and December. This tour is run by ACU and will be an opportunity for Jess to refine her leadership skills and to develop her knowledge of history, particularly the history of the Catholic Church.

Please remember that tomorrow is a public holiday and Friday, September 23, is a pupil free day. Students return on Tuesday, October 11 in full summer uniform.

Best wishes to all our families for a safe and restful break.

Kathy Holding
Principal