Welcome to Term 2! Last week was a busy one to get us back into the swing of routines and early mornings. It was great to welcome staff, students, and families back to school after a great holiday break. I felt extremely blessed and privileged to experience our House Easter Liturgies at the end of last term. What beautiful, powerful and reflective opportunities these were for our students and staff provided
In last Sunday's Gospel (25 July 2021), we have the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Jesus realised that the apostles needed rest and He invited them to go apart “and rest awhile.” Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for the welfare of each little lamb and sheep. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his flock. The Salesian spirit is inspired by the style of the Good Shepherd. Don Bosco gave h
The 2021 school year is now officially underway as we welcomed all students back to the College over two days. There is a new rhythm to our daily program and we are slowly coming to terms with our new bell times and recess/lunch breaks The Year 7s (all 255 of them) have settled in well, thanks to the support of their House Leaders, Oratory Teachers, and Year 12 Buddies. The Year 8s and 9s looked pleased to
After what I hope was a restful and enjoyable holiday, I extend to all members of the Salesian College community a very warm welcome back for the final term of the year. A special welcome to our new students who commenced yesterday. It is certainly an unusual time to be commencing,especially as we remain in remote learning for now, but I am confident all will be made to feel welcome by their teachers and
Reflection ‘Go and tell [your brother] his fault between you and him alone.’ Matthew 18:15 Last Sunday was Fathers' Day and an opportunity for kids to say 'thanks' to their Dads for all they do and all they've done to raise 'Good Christians and Honest Citizens'. My own son rang to say he has a new found appreciation for my parenting skills now that he has two of his own under the age of five and his own
The question Jesus asks of Peter in a recent Sunday Gospel story – “Who Do You Say I Am?” (MT 16:13-20) – can be taken a number of ways, both with very different meanings and intentions. If you take the exchange between Peter and Jesus from an ‘after resurrection’ viewpoint (which is honesty how all of us now think of Jesus), then it’s an exchange between someone who knows their destiny and is s
Principals Message - May Reflection The Coronavirus has come as a huge shock to us, and within a very short time, it has challenged our attitudes and behaviours radically. On behalf of the College, we want to reassure everyone of our continued prayers for you during these uncertain times. In one sense, life continues as normal – and yet it’s not normal at all. Should I catch a train? Can I go safely go ou
Principals Message - March Like most of you, I've been watching events across the globe unfold in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak and wonder what the impact on our community here in Sunbury will be? So far, the only inconvenience has been a shortage of certain grocery items on supermarket shelves as a result of panic buying. Such behaviour, whilst driven by understandable fear, shows a lack
Principal Message as of 25 February The media attention on St Kevin’s College last week [ABC Four Corners 17/2/2020] and the subsequent fallout has had many people talking this week on the subject of ‘school culture’ and the responsibility of schools to create and maintain a safe environment for all children. Whilst both State and Federal Governments introduced much-needed legislation for
Principal Message as of 11 February The 2020 school year is well under way with all students getting into the rhythm of the day fairly quickly. The Year 7s (all 263 of them) have settled in well, thanks to the support of their Year 12 Buddies, their Home Room Leaders and their House Leaders. The Year 9s and 10s have made an easy transition onto their new Campus', especially those undertaking
