Principal's Message
Participating in the Full Life of the College
Welcome Back for Term Three. It will certainly be one full of activity and opportunity for students, and I would like to encourage all students to consider a co-curricula activity they could participate in, if they are not already involved. The co-curricular program at the College is thriving. It supports students to extend their learning beyond the classroom, building skills such as team-work, collaboration and cooperation, in different ways to class-based learning. Participation in the co-curricular program also supports relationship-building between students of different year levels, across similar interests, and it helps to build a sense of belonging and connection to the College community, which is a factor that influences successful student outcomes. You can access information about what’s on offer in the co-curricular in the notices available via SEQTA Engage.
College Musical
Congratulations to all involved in the College Musical. It has involved a cast and crew of many and each person’s unique contribution has resulted in a spectacular show. It is no exaggeration to say that the whole show, and the performances of our students, and of the St Bernard’s students, are stellar.
Congratulations to Linda Henderson for her direction, all performers, the creative team, our supremely talented musicians (staff and students), and the back stage crew for an exceptional musical theatre experience.
Feast Day of Venerable Mary Aikenhead
July 22 marks the Feast Day of Venerable Mary Aikenhead. It was a pleasure to join with the Trustees of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, for Eucharist and a meal on this past Monday evening, to acknowledge the 15-year anniversary of the inception of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. Together with leaders from across the education, health and pastoral ministries, we honoured a woman whose courage, vision, compassion, and complete belief and faith in God, have given rise to these ministries we benefit from today. It was also an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge all of the Sisters of Charity whose lives of dedication and service kept Mary Aikenhead’s vision alive. In turn now, we do the same. Bishop Anthony Ireland’s homily reminded us of our responsibility to enliven Mary’s vision of bringing the light of Christ to others, in our daily work and interactions with others. Mary was committed to the Gospel imperative, Jesus’ message of creating a particular kind of community where love, justice, compassion and hope are at the heart of all we do. At St Columba’s College we commit ourselves each day to this work.