The term has certainly started with some glorious weather. I do trust that you were able to enjoy the Easter season and the long weekend for ANZAC Day. Both these holidays are significant. They remind us of sacrifice and service to others. Jesus’ death and resurrection offer hope within the context of suffering. It can be challenging to put these two concepts together - grief and hope, but we are reassured that God is with us through times of difficulty and that there is a message of eternal life promised.
One of the best parts of my job is to simply walk around the College and observe students and the many opportunities that they have. From Kindergarten classes learning to count whilst dancing in time to fun music, to Science experiments where students have been learning about Homeostasis (the self-regulating process by which our systems maintain a stable, balanced internal environment despite changing external conditions) the joy on the faces of young people is infectious. I hope you can enjoy some of the photos I took on my journey around the campus when visiting with a Year 9 Science class.
We are looking forward to the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with the opening night this week. The MRK and Auditorium have been transformed into a wonderland that is enticing. Performance is important in the life of a school as it brings together so many elements and people from different areas. Rehearsals were energetic and there is a distinct splash of purple permeating various parts of the college. During the break we had members of the parent community network onsite helping to create some of the props and products that will be available at each show. I want to thank them for their continued support in helping to showcase the talents and interests of the students.
We had Year 12 students attend study days during the second week of the break and I am pleased with their settled approach to their final year of formal education.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you next week at the Mother’s Day breakfast. We are trying a slightly different approach given that the musical has taken over the auditorium. A picnic in the PEC area will be delightful, particularly if the weather continues to be this fine. I want to wish all our mums and mother figures a very Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for the love, care and support you give each day - you are deeply valued and appreciated.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.|
- 1 Peter 1:3