This week Silent Night and Away in a Manger could be heard when passing the Auditorium. The Junior Choir have been polishing their advent hymns and carols for the final prizegiving liturgy. It is a timely reminder that not only is the year fast drawing to a close, but more importantly we have entered the Advent Season. Advent is a time of reflection on the year that was and preparation, anticipation and hope for the future, symbolised in the Christmas Story. It is this message of hope that is central to our Christian faith. It is a well of strength to draw from in times of challenge. The death of past pupil, Shaun Kelliher this week shook our community to the core. Past pupils gathered in the Chapel on Monday afternoon for a liturgy. It was a time of loss, sorrow and of inadequacy, with an overwhelming feeling of solidarity and faith. At the conclusion, the boys performed a haka and we gathered at Redcastle for a cup of tea. Our prayers are with Mark, Suzanne and the boys as they come to grips with the tragic loss of Shaun. Mr Dixon, our guidance counselor is available to talk to anyone who would like some support and is happy to take a phone call from past students and those at a distance.
On Monday and Tuesday we welcomed Brother Joe Lauren and Brother Bernard Gartland to the College. Br Joe has been a member of the Brother’s Oceania Leadership Team with responsibility for the College and is transitioning the role to Br Bernie. It was a pleasure to be able to show them the developments we have been working on over the last year and receive an update from their perspective. The brothers had the opportunity to meet our Board of Trustees Chair, Steven Bolstridge, Foundation Chair, Terry Cooney and Baxter Smith who represented the Hostel Trust. We extend our thanks and appreciation to Br Joe for the work he has done championing our College over the past twelve years.
May God bless you this advent season.
Paul Olsen, Principal
On Monday and Tuesday we welcomed Brother Joe Lauren and Brother Bernard Gartland to the College. Br Joe has been a member of the Brother’s Oceania Leadership Team with responsibility for the College and is transitioning the role to Br Bernie. It was a pleasure to be able to show them the developments we have been working on over the last year and receive an update from their perspective. The brothers had the opportunity to meet our Board of Trustees Chair, Steven Bolstridge, Foundation Chair, Terry Cooney and Baxter Smith who represented the Hostel Trust. We extend our thanks and appreciation to Br Joe for the work he has done championing our College over the past twelve years.
May God bless you this advent season.
Paul Olsen, Principal
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