The Council’s work began in 1998 to select a site for the College; to announce the start of the College and to appoint the first Principal, Dr Cowling. The work of the Council, and Geoff as its leader, over 20 years has been outstanding and we have had great benefit from his expertise and wisdom throughout that time. Geoff and his wife Cathy have been integral to the character and life of the College over all of this time.
The Council has made the decision to separate the Oran Park Anglican College Campus from our work now that after 6 years the Campus has 700 students at the beginning of 2019. Geoff and 4 of our Council members will form a separate Council for Oran Park.
We are indebted to Geoff and Cathy for their guidance across the years. We will have opportunity to farewell Geoff at the Celebration in 2 weeks’ time. Please join me in thanking them, and sending them out with our prayers and best wishes. In the Chaplain’s report in this edition, Rev Stuart Tye has included a lovely character piece of Geoff. Please enjoy his article.
The College year is drawing to a close with our 3 Celebration events to take place in just two weeks. Class reports and special awards are being finalised and we are looking forward to the occasions to be held in the John Lambert Auditorium.
Our 2018 Year 12 students enjoyed their Graduation Formal during the week at a gala occasion held in the city. You can imagine the relief and joy of the occasion and we wish them all well for the future. Many have already been accepted into university courses or work placements for next year.
With Christmas in mind, we wish to make donations of tinned food or toys or gifts for children through the ‘Toys ‘N Tucker’ program. Our pine trees outside the auditorium have been decorated and there are spaces available for students to leave gifts under the trees. Let’s enjoy the season of giving to others.
Why not take the opportunity this year to visit your local church at Christmas time? We will include the times of services for our local Anglican Churches in the next edition.
You will hear about the gift to all mankind of the Lord Jesus Christ whose birth we celebrate on Christmas Day.
"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called, Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6