Principal's Message
‘They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”’
On Thursday last week we celebrated NAIDOC week with a morning assembly followed by a series of activities that fully engaged our students. I thank all staff involved in coordinating this experience and to the many community organisations who took time to attend. It was a great way to honour the contribution First Nation people make to our community.
Last week we also took part in our College Athletics Carnival. As usual it was a well coordinated and run event. Attendance and participation was high, unfortunately the weather was not ideal and we were required to end the carnival early. It is expected that the events missed will be arranged to take place across the next few weeks. I thank our students and staff who managed the conditions and postponement of events exceptionally well. I particularly acknowledge our administration staff who managed the early collection of students across this day incredibly professionally.
I remind our community that a number of important academic items will be taking place across this Term. We have our Year 12 Trial HSC examinations, end of Preliminary HSC examinations along with Subject Selection processes for Year 11, 2025 and elective choices for Year 9, 2025. Lots of preparation, study and considered thought for our students and I thank the staff who continue to prepare our College community well for these upcoming experiences.
It is wonderful to see the success of many of our students within the College. I note Year 10 student, Keeley Smith's performance at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships held at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre where she made the finals in all four of her events, finishing 3rd in the 100m butterfly, 4th in 50m butterfly, and 5th in both the 50m and 100m breaststroke - lots of Personal Bests within these results. Well done Keeley!
I also note Year 12 student, Ava Ryan, who was brought in as a late selection for the NSW All Schools Cricket team to compete against Queensland schools in Mackay. Unfortunately this opportunity coincided with the HSC Trial Examinations and she was unable to take part. Well done Ava for being asked to play in this representative team!
Finally I would like to provide an update on the building of the new hall. At this stage we are anticipating completion towards the end of this Term. This has been a significant project for the College and I thank DLCS (Catholic School Office, Lismore) and especially O'Donnell & Hanlon for their committed work within this space. I also thank O'Donnell & Hanlon who are working with the school in a potential refurbishment of the College toilets. We need to consider the design of our toilets to make them more aesthetically pleasing for our students and it is hoped that this will be progressed over the next few months.
Wishing you all a nice weekend.
Kind regards,
Mr David JOHNS B.Ed., Cert. Gifted Ed., Grad. Cert. Adol. Health and Welfare, M.Ed. (Ed Lead), M.Ed. (Theol)
Principal