From the Assistant Principal

As we continue our journey in online learning, I would like to commend the efforts of our students in their enthusiasm and engagement in each of their courses to date. The feedback from staff is positive and student interaction in their learning during these challenging times is inspiring. It truly demonstrates their willingness to work individually and collaboratively with their peers and teachers, to ensure they are making the most of their learning opportunities.

Our teachers are working hard to make sure that learning continues through the delivery of online lessons via Zoom and our learning platforms COMPASS and Google Classroom. They continue to respond to their students and provide regular feedback. If you have any questions regarding your daughter’s learning, please contact the class teacher via email.

Our Year 12 students will undertake their HSC Trial online assessments from Monday, 23 August – Friday, 3 September. We thank our Year 12 teachers who have designed these assessments. Whilst they will experience this examination block very differently to what they are used to, they are a cohort that have always demonstrated adaptability and perseverance. They continue to show perseverance and focus, and the next couple of weeks will allow them to demonstrate their acquired knowledge and skills in their courses.

Our whole community is praying for you, Year 12, as you continue to progress towards the final stages of your HSC journey. We wish all the students the best for their exams, and we remind them that continued resilience and focus will see them through.

A Prayer for Our Uncertain Times

May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake.

May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.

May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health and making their rent.

May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have no options.

May we who have to cancel our trips remember those who have no safe place to go.

May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.

May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home.

As fear grips our country, let us choose love.

And during this time when we may not be able to physically wrap our arms around each other,

let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbours.

Amen.

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8