Principal’s Message
As we near the halfway mark of Term 1, I look back on the many events already held at the College. It has certainly been a very busy 4 weeks.
Beginning Teachers Mass
On Wednesday 21 February, I was privileged to attend a very special mass at St Mary’s Cathedral with two of our new teaching staff, Evelyn and Dion. Archbishop Anthony Fisher celebrated this beautiful mass to bless and commission beginning teachers in Sydney Catholic Schools. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise this new generation of teachers who have made a huge career choice that will shape and transform their lives and the lives of their students.
To Evelyn and Dion, may your passion for education continue to ignite the spirit and may your dedication inspire generations to come. Here’s to a fulfilling and rewarding career ahead.
Primary School Visits
Over the last two weeks, we have been visiting the primary schools in the St George Network to connect with future students and showcase the unique features and benefits of our College.
Students from Years 7 and 12 who were ex-students of the primary school also attended these visits and they have been excited to reconnect with their primary schools.
Year 7 2026 Enrolments – Now Open
We are currently accepting enrolment applications for Year 7 2026. If you have a daughter currently in Year 5 and are looking to enrol her at our College, please complete the online enrolment application via Compass. Applications for Year 7 2026 will close Friday 5 April 2024 and enrolment interviews will take place early next term.
College Open Day – Wednesday 6 March – 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm
Our College Open Day is this Wednesday and I am delighted that so many students have volunteered to assist with tours, displays and entertainment. You are also very welcome to come along and witness our vibrant community in action.
St Ursula’s Representative Council
The St Ursula’s Representative Council (STURC) which was formed in 2020 as a way of bringing together parents from across the year groups to facilitate community engagement.
The four main goals of the STURC are:
- Provide a parent engagement forum;
- Provide parent education opportunities;
- Improve communication with the College;
- Provide parent opportunities for involvement and events.
We held the first STURC meeting for 2024 in Week 3 and it was great to meet our parent representatives. Planning is now well underway for our first event, Mother-Daughter Movie Night, in Term 2. Keep an eye on Compass and the newsletter for more details.
If you are interested in joining the STURC, would you please email your expression of interest to leanne.masetto@syd.catholic.edu.au.
Farewell to a long-serving staff member – Laurie Horder
I take this opportunity to farewell Laurie Horder who commenced at the College in 2004 as PDHPE Coordinator. Laurie over the years has also coordinated the Sport program and coached many successful representative Oz tag, cricket, AFL, swimming and athletics teams.
I would like to thank him for his service and expertise but more importantly for his real care and respect for the girls.
