The start of the year has been fast and yet, already students have achieved and progressed. We have enjoyed lots of colourful learning events. Thanks for your support of the College and our programs. Have you visited the new Kindergarten Centre yet? Have you taken the time to drop into the Coffee Bar at Mrs Riitano’s Kitchen yet? Have you been able to engage in one or more of the events at the College? There’s still plenty of time throughout the year.
Thank you also for your involvement in the College Review. Every 5 years an experienced team from the education sector review the College. Parents, staff and students undertake a survey, which we all did late last year if you remember, and then the team visits for 3 days to observe and analyse and talk with staff and students. Last week 9 professionals visited the College from Wednesday to Friday. They will deliver a report from the review in the next month or so, and I will bring you a summary of their observations and recommendations. It’s been an interesting and positive experience for all involved.
We celebrate 20 years of history in 2020 and an organising group is working on the plans for this significant time.
The Health Clinic is needing to grow given our size, and we need more interview and office spaces for the meetings that need to be held. We will therefore undertake a renovation of the Administration Centre in the 2nd half of the year. A plan is being finalised.
The Easter events at the College take place this week, with Junior School Hat Parade and Easter Assemblies on Thursday and Friday. The Senior School Easter Assembly occurs on Wednesday.
How will Easter impact your family this year? The key event in the Christian calendar is remembering the death and celebrating resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ‘He is Risen’ is a special phrase from the Gospels, and if we own these words in our hearts and lives, we understand the hope and freedom that being a Christian allows. We trust you will have time to reflect on this truth across the Easter period. The Anglican Church Services across Easter are advertised in The Way are advertised this week for your information.
Term 2 commences on Tuesday 30 May.
“The angel said to the women. “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as he said… “ Matthew 28: 5-6
