The sun has come out on the day of our College Cross Country "take two". After the disappointment of having to postpone the event last week I extend my sincere thanks to our grounds staff Alan Grant and Mark Watson for their efforts to drain away the water and nurture grass through the mud! It was a great afternoon and I congratulate all of our students who participated and won points for their houses.
Work has begun clearing the site of our equine arena with several trees being felled. The recent rain which hindered the cross country last week has also played havoc with surface water around this area and the shallow root systems of the trees were some cause for concern. However, in step one of the project the machinery moved in and dealt with the trees and once cleared will leave a great space for this fantastic facility.It was however only one of several highs this week. Yesterday I was delighted to welcome prospective students and their families to the College as part of our Open Day. It was wonderful to see such a strong response to our invitation and I was exceptionally proud of our student prefects and leaders who were fantastic role models for our younger students in the way they conducted themselves and advocated for the College. There were a large team of people who worked hard to ensure the smooth running of both the day and evening sessions and I thank our dedicated staff who invited groups into their classrooms throughout the day and evening. A special thank you to our Home & School who hosted families for supper in the evening. Their continued support at these events is a valuable contribution to their success.
As a Catholic School it was pleasing to hold the first of our regular Friday mass celebrations. It is an important part of our Special Character and we expect a full attendance from all of our students.
Today marks the last day at the College for our Sport Co-ordinator, Mr Nigel Ryburn. Mr Ryburn has been on staff since the end of 2012 and has encouraged a range of sporting interests to the College. He has also taught in our classrooms and worked in the hostel as a night supervisor. I thank him for his efforts during his time with us and wish him all the best, along with his family Cindy, Olive and the newly arrived Otis.
Mr Olsen is away for the next fourteen days with the Edmund Rice Network in Nairobi and I ask that you keep him in your prayers and wish him safe travels.
God Bless,
Kerry Ryan, Acting Principal
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