The Choral Festival I attended on Wednesday was quite simply the best representation of Christian Schooling there is!
To listen to Anglican School students from across the state gather together and perform for each other a selection of contemporary and Christian songs was an uplifting experience for the soul. With some inspirational Psalms read, there was truly a focus on praising the Lord through song. The Thomas Hassall Junior and Senior choirs performed beautifully. The Senior Choir’s rendition of 'How Great Thou Art' was particularly stirring. I want to commend the young people who form our choirs, for singing with enthusiasm and skill. Particular thanks also to Miss Rapisarda and Mrs Hobbins for all the work they do with these groups to inspire them and give them a chance to sing such wonderful music.
On Wednesday, Senior School debaters engaged in a debating workshop that went really well. Congratulations to these students for engaging in such a thoughtful and challenging pursuit.
The Bill Turner Cup football team represented the College admirably in their latest round of the tournament. The boys competed well, particularly in the second half employing attacking football with precision passing. The crescendo of the match was an artfully worked free kick from just outside the box where Dusan laid off a surprise pass beside the defensive wall to Oliver. Oliver blasted a curving strike to the right-hand post, which was narrowly saved and bounced out of the box into the path of Charlie, who aimed a perfect volley into the top right corner to be incredibly saved once again. Either of these incredible shots which came as a result of a concerted build-up of possession could have led to the equaliser to push the game into extra time, but alas it was not to be. The squad have performed wonderfully this season and will be eager to get even further in next years event. Congratulations to all involved, including the coach Goran and the Head of Football Sonny Makko.
In an equally impressive display of teamwork, it has been wonderful to see the Year 12 teachers and students come together for the Tutor Hour each day at the Study Centre in preparation for the trial HSC exams which began this week. This combined with the additional evening study session has been a wonderful blessing to many of our Year 12 students. What a great group of dedicated teachers and students we have. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Year 12 as they sit for these important examinations.
