LIFELINK SLEEPOUT

LIFELINK SLEEP-OUT

Last week nearly 100 students and staff ‘slept out’ to raise money for the Archbishop’s LifeLink Appeal. Some Junior School students participated in the event at the beginning of the evening, joining in activities to learn more about social justice, including eating from a ‘soup kitchen’.    Students from Years 5 – 12 participated in activities led by representatives from the Young Vinnies, learning about what it means to be homeless.  They had their dinner at the ‘soup kitchen’ before making up packages of food and toiletries to donate to people in need.   Evening prayer was held in ‘The Olive Grove’, our beautiful reflection garden.  Year 5 and 6 students slept on the floor in classrooms in the New Norcia building, while Middle and Senior School made shelters in which to sleep  in the Undercover area under San Salvador.  They woke to one of the coldest mornings of the year. Thanks to Mrs Kelly Bond for her work in organizing the Sleep-out, supported by Mr Muller and Ms Henderson.  Thanks to all staff who assisted and to the Year 12 students for making the soup.  A huge thanks to all the students who participated, raising money for the much needed services of LifeLink.

 

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST

Many of our Year Four students will receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist during June.  Please keep these children in your prayers at this important time in their faith journey.

 

STAFFING

Ms Christina Davini, Frayne House Coordinator commenced commence maternity leave on Friday.  On behalf of the College community, I wish Mrs Davini  all the best at this exciting time.  Ms Laura Billington will take on the role of Frayne House Coordinator while Mrs Davini is on leave.

 

SENIOR SCHOOL SUBJECT SELECTION

Year 10 students are preparing to select subjects for Year 11.  On Wednesday parents and students gathered for an Information Evening.  They also had the opportunity, along with other students, to attend the Careers Expo at the College.  Thanks to Mrs Susan Wilson for organizing the Expo.

 

YEAR 5 ON THE BIBBULMUN TRACK

Year 5 students spent yesterday walking a section of the Bibbulmun track in Paulls Valley.  They had the opportunity to learn about the long distance track and its symbol the Wagyl, a snake or rainbow serpent in the Aboriginal dreamtime.  The students learned about the special connection of Aboriginal people to the land.  Along the track they had the opportunity to see one of the Bibbulmun Track huts.  The students rose to the challenge of hiking the track and had a wonderful day in the bush. Thanks to Ms McMahon for organizing the hike and for other staff who assisted.  In Year 6 students walk a section near the end of the Bibbulmun track in Albany.

 

PARENT CAMINO

The Friends of Holy Cross are organizing Parent Caminos on 28 June and 28 July.  This is a beautiful time of the year for the pilgrimage walks. Information has been sent out to parents, but if you require more information or another copy of the letter, please contact the College Office.