It was challenging in so many ways but also overwhelmingly enjoyable, engaging and exhilarating. My congratulations to Mr Grace, Mr Woolbank, Mr Schroeder, Ms Brown, Ms Ginsburg, Ms Davis, Ms Bartlett, Mr Harris, Ms Blackman, Ms De Prendergast, Ms Harmanis, Ms Pace, Ms Papasidero, Ms Bennett and Mr Fry and all our Year 9 Endeavouring Students. Similarly I have heard on my return reports of fantastic participation rates, high levels of engagement and positive outcomes from the Years 7 & 8 Camps, the Year 10 Way-finding Urban Experience and the Years 11 & 12 Retreats. It is definitively an extraordinary week to have the whole College out and involved in immersive learning and only possible because of the generosity of our staff, the trust of our parents and the co-operation of our students.
On Wednesday our community participated in a very poignant and reverent liturgy to help prepare us for Holy Week (the 1st week of the holidays.) Students from Years 10, 11 and 12 led us in a dramatic reenactment of the Stations of the Cross and reflections and provocation to sharpen our awareness of the movement of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives and engagement with each other. I hope that each of you within your family and extended family gatherings on the Easter Triduum have the opportunity to participate in the rich liturgies of this most Holy Season. I will be with the USA Arts/Humanities Tour and very much looking forward to sharing in these celebrations in Boston and New York. My appreciation to Ms Parish and Mr Colman for leading this study tour to the USA which will provide rich depth studies in Art and American History.
Thank you for your support and encouragement throughout Term 1. I hope the holy days and holidays of Easter bring opportunities to experience the abundance of life brought through the resurrection of Jesus.
