CAMINO SUBIACO
On Wednesday Year 8 students will walk the first section of the Camino Salvado pilgrimage trail from Subiaco to Guildford. This pilgrimage trail starts outside St Joseph's Church in Subiaco and ends at New Norcia. It is more than a walk, it is a very special journey which covers countryside walked by Bishop Rosendo Salvado many times during his time in New Norcia. The trailhead is in Subiaco because the Benedictines established a monastery at Subiaco in 1851. Subiaco in Perth was originally called New Subiaco after the town in Italy where the Benedictines originated.
The Year 8 walk will take us from Subiaco to the city and St Mary's Cathedral where Salvado laid the foundation stone. From there we will follow the Swan River to Guildford. During their time at Holy Cross College the Year 8 students will complete the whole of the Camino Salvado from Subiaco to New Norcia. During Curriculum Enrichment Week Year 8s will walk another section of the trail, as will year 11 and 12 students as part of their Retreats. Walking the pilgrimage trail is a great LIFE experience and what a great accomplishment it will be if they can walk the full distance.
SHANGHAI PRESENTATION
During the school holidays I travelled to Shanghai to do a presentation for Apple. I was invited to present the story of our digital journey to Principals and Education leaders in Shanghai. This was a great recognition of the work which is being done at HCC to use digital technology as an integral - and seamless - part of the learning environment. It was a very interesting experience and a privilege to be able to share our learning journey at an international forum.
ATHLETICS CARNIVALS
The College Athletics Carnivals were held last week and were wonderful events with a very strong House spirit evident among the students. The first Junior School Athletics Carnival took place on Thursday and it was great to see the strong parent support. The children were very excited as they participated in their running races and team games. Salvado were the winning House on the day, prompting great joy among students in this House. We were blessed with beautiful weather for the Junior Carnival and the rain held off for most of the day for the Middle and Senior School students. There was a great spirit among the older students as, dressed In their House colours, they participate in the various events. Congratulations to McCormack House who won the Secondary Carnival. Well done to the year level champions and runners-up and to all the students who competed on the day. Thanks to Miss Croswell and Mr Elliott for their work in organising the carnivals and to all staff who assisted.
