I say ‘of sorts’, because there are many students and teachers that are engaged over the holidays on various projects and adventures. There will be a large crew of students and teachers getting ready for the College Musical, ‘Leader of the Pack’. The show has been a lot of fun. At last weekend’s rehearsal the show was coming together and looking very good. I encourage families and friends to get behind the musical and support the students by booking tickets as soon as possible.
There is also a select group of students and teachers about to fly to Europe to visit some of the Battlefields of WWI including Paris, Versailles, the Somme and Flanders; some very significant connection points for Australian and Modern History. The trip will also be balanced with visits to the ancient sites of Rome, Pompeii and Naples. This is our first European adventure and we pray for the safety and well-being of all those in attendance. We will also be running a Coding Camp and a Soccer Camp here at the College during the holidays.
Year 12 students will be recovering from their recent half yearly examinations and all other students are encouraged to take a timely break.
The term has been a very positive start to the year with some terrific carnival events including the recent Cross Country. The atmosphere across the day was one of community and positive engagement. I was especially encouraged by the new Year 7 group who had clearly settled into the Senior School and were making their presence felt with spontaneous celebrations of song, house chants and dance. Well done to a great term from all students.
Despite the business over the break I would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to take a breath and take some time to reflect on God’s goodness. Jesus Christ’s message is one of hope and new life. John 10:10 puts it this way:
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10).
This is good news! Let’s reflect and recharge as we come to the first term break!