LIFE WEEK

Last week all students in the College were involved in LIFE Week.  It was a  wonderful week of authentic learning with students participating in Caminos, Retreats, camps, excursions, Christian Service, work place learning and university and TAFE visits.  Students visited and stayed in  Melbourne, Canberra, the snowfields around Perisher, Albany, New Norcia and Fremantle.  The City of Perth was the classroom for Year 9 students and various other locations provided rich learning environments for students in other year levels.  Thanks to staff who put a great deal of time and effort into the organisation of LIFE Week and to parents who assisted.  Thanks also to students for their great spirit of participation in this special week.

OSCAR ROMERO CANONISATION

Congratulations to John Topliss, Breannah Rigoli and Aimee Sorensen who have been selected to attend the Canonisation of Blessed Oscar Romero in Rome in October.  The students were selected by a panel which included a representative from CEWA.  Thanks to all students who applied to represent HCC at this very special event.  The students will be accompanied by Mr Ryan Shelton, Mrs Colleen Azzoardi and myself.  

CATHOLIC PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

I was privileged this week to attend the Liturgical Dance performances at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival.  The students in the Primary and Secondary sections were outstanding in presenting re event, moving and deeply meaningful performances. Thanks to Miss Georgina Pratt and Miss Sharna Gregson for their significant commitment to working with the students to prepare for this special event. We are very fortunate to have such talented and dedicated staff at HCC. Well done to all students who have been involved in the Festival this week, performing in the Christian Drama section and in a number of different Music categories.  Thanks to Mr Chris McRae for his work in coordinating the College’s participation in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival and to all other staff who are assisting.  The Festival will continue throughout August.

PARENT CAMINO

A hardy group of parents braved the winter weather on Friday to walk a section of the Camino Salvado. Their pilgrimage took them through the beautiful Chittering Valley To the edge of the Julimar Forest.  Thanks to Mrs Susan Sorenson for her commitment to organising the Parent Caminos and to Mr Simon Falcone for accompanying the group.

HASS WEEK

Humanities and Social Sciences Week was celebrated at the College last week with performances, traditional food and quizzes. Thanks to Mrs Karen Taylor, Learning Area Coordinator, for working with the Humanities and Social Sciences Team to prepare the week’s activities.

Yandi Bursary Year 7 for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Students 2019 and 2020

From the very beginning Holy Cross College embraced the Aboriginal heritage of the land upon which the school is built. The College is situated in the local area of Coolamon, in the country of the Whadjuk Noongar people, the original custodians of the land. The Coolamon, or ‘Yandi’ in the Noongar language, is an Aboriginal word used to describe a vessel traditionally used by women to carry water, fruit and nuts, and to cradle babies. In recognition of this rich heritage the Holy Cross College logo features the Yandi in the cross-bar of the Cross, the central symbol of Christianity.

To further the College’s commitment to our Aboriginal heritage the College Board has made provision for the Yandi Bursary to support the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who seek a Catholic education where each student is challenged to achieve their personal best. The Bursary aims to recognise academic excellence, sound citizenship, strong leadership and a commitment to schooling. With a Catholic education at Holy Cross College, the College Board hopes to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with a springboard into a rewarding and successful career along with a solid foundation for making positive life choices.

Applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have a passion for learning and life, and who aspire to make a difference within their local community, as well as the wider Australian community.

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to the Principal, Holy Cross College,

18 Strathmore Parkway, ELLENBROOK WA 6069, by 4.00pm Friday, 31 August 2018.

Yandi Bursary Year 7 Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Students 2019

Mrs Carolyn Jess posted on behalf of Ms Mandy Connor, Principal