{"id":24348,"date":"2026-07-02T11:45:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/?post_type=article&p=24348"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:45:04","slug":"principals-message-72","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/principals-message-72\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s Message"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to our latest newsletter. <\/span><\/p>\n

Term 2 has been incredibly full and vibrant, filled with many joyful celebrations and events. It has been a rewarding term to witness our students achieve and grow academically as well as in a variety of co\u2011curricular pursuits. Please enjoy this edition of the newsletter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pope Leo and Sport<\/b><\/h6>\n

Pope Leo XIV\u2019s prayer intention for the month of June is for the value of sports. \u201cIn times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,\u201d said Pope Leo on June 2. He added: \u201cLet us pray this June that sport may be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that it may promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Our school community has been buzzing with World Cup fever. Last Friday our staff and students came together at lunch to watch the final moments of Australia and Paraguay battle it out for a nil all draw. It was a great display of unity and spirit as the community came together to cheer on Australia. Last week we also had our teams represent the College at Soccer and Netball finals. Our Junior Soccer team and our Intermediate Netball team were accompanied by students who were there to cheer them on. I attended the Netball Finals and I had the privilege of witnessing our College united in spirit and sisterhood as students enthusiastically cheered for their peers. Pope Leo\u2019s message of respect, joy and connection has been clearly reflected in the excitement and togetherness across the College not just during this World Cup season, but throughout the term. You can read about our sporting achievements in this newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n

St Ursula Youth and Family Mass Sunday<\/b><\/h5>\n

Last Sunday, 28 June marked the first St Ursula\u2019s Youth and Family Mass, with families and parishioners joining together in a beautiful celebration at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Kingsgrove. Despite the chilly winter evening, it was heartening to see so many members of our community come together. A special thank you to Father Thu, Mrs Nader, Mrs Katacos, Ms Hong for organising this Mass, to our talented readers, singers and musicians and to the many staff and families who attended. Our next St Ursula\u2019s Youth and Family Mass will be held on Sunday 23rd August at 5pm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinnies Annual Winter Sleepout<\/b><\/h5>\n

The Annual Vinnies Winter Sleepout was held on a wet and cold Friday evening, yet an incredible 120 students and staff chose to sleep out in Merici Hall to raise much\u2011needed funds for families in need. We were fortunate to have ex\u2011student Josie Charbel join us as a guest speaker, sharing her insights and encouraging our students to continue serving others with compassion. Their commitment and generosity were truly inspiring, and our community should be proud of the way our students stood in solidarity with those facing homelessness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SCS Eisteddfod<\/b><\/h5>\n

I had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Sydney Catholic Schools Eisteddfod Showcase last Friday evening at the Seymour Centre, where our Hip Hop dance troupe performed brilliantly with high energy, talent and joy. It has been a big term for our Creative and Performing Arts department, with students participating in 16 Eisteddfod categories and numerous performance opportunities. Friday\u2019s showcase was a wonderful way for some of these students to finish the term, celebrating their hard work, dedication and passion. The talent of our students and teachers is truly remarkable, and it was wonderful to see our community represented so proudly across the Archdiocese.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Debating<\/b><\/h5>\n

Our Debating teams are now approaching the end of the season, and we could not be prouder of all our debaters. The maturity, confidence and teamwork they have shown has been exceptional throughout the season. We are especially proud of our Year 10 team, who have progressed to the Finals next term, along with their coach Mrs Kasses. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated coaching staff and to Mrs Horder for her organisation, leadership and unwavering support of all our debaters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yr 11 Drama Production<\/b><\/h5>\n

Yr 11 Drama performed the play \u2018This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing\u2019 on Monday 29th June. The play was fabulous and everyone involved should be really proud of themselves.\u00a0 Two sell out shows at 4pm and 6.30pm had audiences clapping and cheering in \u2026..A special thanks to Drama teacher Ms Walsh Kemp for helping to bring the characters and the show to life and congratulations to the Yr 11 Drama students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Years 7 to 10 Parent Student Teacher Interviews<\/b><\/h5>\n

Our term concludes with an opportunity for parents and students to meet with teachers to review academic progress made this semester, reflect on successes, and seek feedback on what students can do to strengthen their learning in Semester 2. I hope all parents have had the opportunity to make time for these important learning conversations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

God Bless,<\/span><\/p>\n

Vivienne Awad
\nPrincipal<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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