Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is justice's role to prevent the attack. Frederic Ozanam
Last Wednesday we celebrated the Ozanam House Mass and reflected on the life of Frederic Ozanam, House patron, in light of the Gospel parable of the Good Samaritan. Fr Francis spoke of Frederic Ozaman’s work with the both the poor and the sick and how each of us is called to help those in need.
ART EXHIBITION
On Monday we held our first College Art Exhibition - Flourishing Arts. Visual Arts are indeed flourishing at the College under the guidance of Ms Sara O’Neil. Well done to all the students who have work exhibited in this very professional show and congratulations to students who were received awards. It was wonderful to see the quality and variety of work on display.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Senior School students commenced their new academic year on Monday. Exams concluded the previous week and students had the opportunity to celebrate at their Dinner Dance held at The Vines Resort. Thanks to Mrs Anita Walmsley for organising the Dinner Dance and to the students who assisted. Reports for Senior School students were made available on Parent CONEQT on Friday and an email was sent out reminding parents how to access reports. If you have any difficulty, please contact the College Office. An Information Evening for Senior School will be held on Thursday 31 October. It is essential that all School Students students attend with a parent or guardian. A letter was sent home last night giving full details of these sessions.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN results for students in Years 7 and 9 were sent home with students) on Friday. NAPLAN results, used in conjunction with other data, give us valuable data in tracking individual student progress. In analyising the Holy Cross College data it is pleasing to see the progress made by students from Years 7 - 9. In Numeracy, Reading, Writing and Spelling, on average, students have progressed at a higher rate than the national average. This is important as we take in a diverse range of students and we our aim is to take each one from their point of achievement at entry and to progress them.
ENROLMENTS
Our Kindergarten class for 2014 is filling fast and we now have only limited availability. We have some places available in Pre-Primary to Year 2. Currently we are also enrolling for Year 7 2015. t is essential that if any current College families have children they wish to enrol for 2014 or 2015 they submit the enrolment forms as a matter of urgency. Application packs are available from the College Office.
BUILDING PROGRAMME
The walls are rising on the Early Learning Centre and the roof is rapidly gong on. It is good to see both the Early Learning Centre and the new secondary building progressing rapidly. Next month we will also begin the refurbishment of Science, Music and Dance/Drama and the extension of the staff room to cater for our growing staff.
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The College Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 5 December. With the full introduction of the new academic year for Senior School the Swimming Carnival will now be held in Spring Term. If your child requires new College bathers, please ensure you place an order early this week. Year 7 2014 students will have a year level carnival in Summer Term.
ORIENTATION DAY
Orientation Day for students who will commence Year 7 in 2014 will be held on Tuesday 19 September. Please note that all parents, including those who already have children at Holy Cross College, are required to attend the Parent Information Session during the afternoon on this day. We are looking forward to welcoming new Year 7 students to the College on 19 November.
FRIENDS OF HOLY CROSS
A reminder Friends of Holy Cross will meet on Monday 4 November at 6.30pm.
