From the Principal
Staff Spirituality Day
On Monday all staff travelled to the L’Hermitage, the Marist Retreat Centre in Mittagong for our annual Spirituality Day. The Day was facilitated by Br Tony Leon, Marist Brother and Paul Harris, from the Marist Missions Team. In the autumn-fresh and picturesque hills of the Southern Highlands, we adopted the theme “Breathe” as our inspiration.
The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. – Job 33:3-4
God’s Spirit breathes life into all of creation, and it is that breath that provides life to all living things. The Christian life is one powered by the breath of God, transforming and calling us to be people who participate in the mission of Jesus: a mission that leads us out of fear and introspection to a renewed realisation of the importance of unity and human fraternity. As we live each day, the Holy Spirit continuously empowers us, breathing the glory and goodness of God into our every moment.
I share the photos below of staff engaging in this significant day.
Marist Girls Support St Anthony’s Marsfield to Celebrate 200 Years of Catholic Education
Last Friday two of our Marist girls, Jacqueline Lee and Jessica Crees, returned to their Primary School, St Anthony’s Marsfield to be part of the school’s liturgy to celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education. This occasion reminds us of the wonderful opportunities that our students experience in our Catholic schools and the pathways of Primary to Secondary in Sydney Catholic Schools.
College Co-Captains attend Student Luncheon
This week, we were honoured to attend an Annual Student Leader’s Lunch held by North Sydney Member of Parliament, Trent Zimmerman. We were accompanied by fellow leaders from schools within the North Sydney Electoral Division, where discussions were driven in the direction of current contemporary issues. These included Indigenous Acknowledgement and Land Rights, refugee immigration and detention centres, Australia’s action to combat climate change, equality in the workplace, schools and society, and the importance of consent.
We heard the perspectives and actions of the Australian Federal Parliament through Mr Zimmerman, as well as our own peers in relation to these topics, providing us with a critical insight into the current state of the world and our place in it. The necessity for education, conversation and action is further emerging as a priority for us as Co-Captains, and going forward, we plan to use this to drive our actions and initiatives at the College.
Jessica Challenger and Emma Serrao, College Co-Captains
As a Marist family, at Easter we recognise the image of Mary kneeling at the foot of the cross. We see the suffering and sacrifice she endures as a mother. Through the unconditional love of her son, we are offered much HOPE at Easter.
I wish a Happy Easter to you and your families.
