We wanted to know more about Thomas Hassall the man. It was a great time of learning together.
The idea I used to imagine Thomas Hassall was the image of our grandparents. All the students have an image of their grandparents don’t they – mostly kind, wise, generous, happy, safe and secure. Grandparents provide a legacy to their grandchildren. The best legacy provides a positive platform for young people into the future – optimism, confidence and in the case of the Christian grandparents – a platform of faith in the Lord Jesus.
A new book has been released this summer on Thomas Hassall’s granddaughter, Amy Wilkinson. She became the founder of a school for blind children in China in the late 1800’s. It’s a lovely story about a grandchild. I’ve made a few copies available at the front reception if you would like to borrow a copy to read.
We’ve had some interesting visitors to the College in the last fortnight – educators from around the world - Mr Zhing – the Principal and Founder of the Panyu Zhixu School in China which caters for over 3000 students, Ms Angela Michaels – the Principal and Founder of the Miracle School in Pakistan, which caters for over 600 orphan children from Kindy to Year 12, and we also hosted Senior Staff from the Pacific Hills Christian School here in Sydney.
Our College Counsellors hosted a very successful networking event for Wellbeing Professionals and Counsellors in the broader Southwest on Thursday.
It is a vibrant College always. Class Parents Coordinators have met together and want to engage with families throughout the year. A family movie night under the stars is planned for Friday 23 March and everyone is welcome.
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‘….Your love O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies…’ Psalm 36:5