LIFE TO THE FULL - CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP ROMERO

On Friday we had a very special liturgy to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Oscar Romero and to celebrate the life of this courageous man.  The liturgy took the form of a pilgrimage with students from Years 2 - 12 and staff walking a journey past scenes from Romero"s life, represented in tableau.  The scenes showed Romero's transformation as he became convinced he must use his role as archbishop to stand up against the violence, poverty and injustice in El Salvador.  Romero said, 'I do not believe in death without resurrection. If they kill me, I'll be resurrected in the Salvadoran people.'  Romero was assassinated, while saying Mass, on 24 March 1980.

Thanks to all students and staff who worked to make this liturgy a prayerful celebration of the life of a man who lived out Gospel values and who truly lived 'life to the full'

OPEN DAY

Thanks to staff, students and parents who assisted with Open Day on Wednesday. It was a big day with many visitors to the College. Thanks also to parent who supported the day by providing food for morning and afternoon tea.

HARMONY DAY

Our student leaders did an amazing job in their organisation of Harmony Day activities on Tuesday.  The multi-cultural lunch was the real highlight with students across the school enjoying a range of delicious dishes from around the world.  Thanks to College Captains, Rebecca Hughes and Caitlin McKenzie, and to all the student leaders who assisted with this event.

ENROLMENTS

A reminder we are   currently enrolling students for Kindergarten 2018 and Year 7 2019. In addition, we are accepting enrolments for Years 3- 6 2018, as all Junior School year levels will be double stream.  if you have a child who you wish to enrol at HCC, please contact the College Office for an application pack. 

ASSEMBLY

The final College Assembly for this term will be held at 9,00am on Monday 3 April.  At this assembly will bless and farewell the pilgrims who will leave for Europe the following day to embark on the Camino de Santiago.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to our College Swimming Team which competed in the Associated and Catholic Colleges' (ACC) Carnival today.  There was a great spirit among the students who worked together to achieve their personal best in a competitive field.  The team placed 5th overall and won the Senior Boys' Trophy.  Congratulations to all swimmers and thanks to Mr Parsons, Mrs Davini, Mr Falcone and Mr Pisano for their work with the students.  Well done to the Swimming Captains, Hannah Schnell and Alex Rankin and thanks to parents who came along to support the students. 

Premier’s ANZAC Award

 It was wonderful to see Caitlin McKenzie presented with a framed certificate acknowledging her as a prizewinner for the Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour Competition.    Caitlin and 9 other students from around Western Australia were presented with their awards by the Hon Mr Peter Collier MLC, Minister for Education.  She will travel to Singapore for ten days in April and her tour includes attending the ANZAC Day ceremonies at the Kranji War Memorial in Singapore.  I congratulate Caitlin for the outstanding achievement of being an award recipient for this prestigious and competitive award. 

 

Ash Wednesday

We gathered in Houses and as an Early Learning Centre on Wednesday to mark Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.  During Lent we are called to begin anew, to change what is preventing us from living life in all its fullness. During Lent we are reminded of the Gosplel call to ‘act justly’.  One of the ways we act this out in the College community is with our support for Project Compassion.  Money raised through Project Compassion contributes to development projects supported by Caritas.

 

Camino de Santiago

On Thursday the group of students and staff who will be embarking on the Camino de Santiago in April did a 12 kilometre hike by the Swan River.  It was a good opportunity to test out hiking boots and daypacks and to spend some time together as a group.  The students and staff leave on 4 April and will travel to Portugal and then to Spain to walk 120 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago. 

 

Swimming Carnival

There was a great spirit at the Years 4 – 7 Swimming Carnival last Friday.  It was pleasing to see the level of participation among the students and the House spirit as they cheered along their competitors.  Thanks to the many parents who came along to support their children.  A carnival takes a great deal of work to organise and I appreciate the work of Mr James Parsons, Health and Physical Education Coordinator, and his team in preparing for this event.

 

Enrolments

We are currently enrolling for Kindergarten 2018 and Year 7 2019.  If you have a child you wish to enroll in either of these year levels, please collect an application pack from the College Office.  Open Day will be held on Wednesday 22 March.  Current parents are welcome to attend the tours so they can see the new facilities.

 

Staffing

Mr Peter Collins, Vice Principal, will be on Long Service Leave for the next five weeks.  During this time Ms Anita O’Donahue and Mr Paul Murphy will take on some additional responsibilities.  I wish Mr Collins all the best for a well-earned break.