Principal’s Message

Welcome to our final College newsletter for the term. We have had a remarkable term, filled with so many memorable events. In this edition you will read about our incredible students who are thriving in a learning environment focussed on engagement, challenge, student voice and leadership. Our students are exceptional and it has been a pleasure to see them pursue their passions in a wide variety of activities from Faith and Youth Ministry, Public Speaking and Debating, STEM, Peer Mediation, Music, our musical Matilda, Mock Trial, Sport, Hospitality, Visual Arts, Urban Development, and so much more. Our students embrace every opportunity and we are proud of their achievements.

Easter

Thanks to all who have donated to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. This charity has been our focus during Lent and I am appreciative of the generosity of our community. A special shout out to Mia, Marion, Audrey and Maria-Ella for their fundraising efforts which you can read about in this newsletter.

Easter Sunday is in the middle of the school holidays. Next week families will begin to get ready for Holy Week and Easter. There will be time for prayer and attending Mass where we re-enact the last days that Jesus was on earth leading up to his crucifixion and death. Easter Sunday provides us with joy and optimism as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. Christ’s resurrection provides an opportunity for all of us to be transformed, to start again, to become a better version of ourselves. I truly hope that each family home is filled with many blessings during your Easter celebrations. We live such busy lives so it is important for all of us to take the time to stop, reflect and spend valuable quality time with our loved ones. 

Intermediate Basketball Grand Finalists

I was delighted to be able to watch our Intermediate Basketball Team at the Sydney Catholic Schools Grand Finals. They placed second in the competition winning silver medals. The team displayed sportsmanship, teamwork and great skill. They are wonderful Ursuline role models and we are incredibly proud of them.

Save the Date: Gala Dinner – 30 August 2025

I am thrilled to announce the first-ever Gala Dinner, organised by the St Ursula’s Parents Association (SUPA). This exciting event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate in style. Make sure to mark your calendars for what promises to be an unforgettable evening. Stay tuned—further details will be shared early in Term 2.

God Bless all our families this Easter and have a safe and relaxing holiday. A reminder we have a Staff Development Day on April 28. The first day of Term 2 for students will be Tuesday April 29.

Vivienne Awad
Principal