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ANGLICAN IDENTITY

Anglican Identity Days

Every year teaching staff and many support staff gather to attend Anglican Identity Day (previously Christian Purposes Day). The days include inspirational speakers and a focus on the Anglican identity of our schools.

Western Australia

Staff gathered at HBF Stadium to hear from behavioural scientist and University of WA Emeritus Professor Dr Donna Cross OAM speak on the importance of wellbeing, and Anglicare WA CEO Mr Mark Glasson on the important work of Anglicare WA in the community. Regional staff joined a livestream. The day conluded with a Eucharist presided by The Archbishop of Perth, The Most Reverend Kay Goldsworthy AO.

NSW and Victoria

Staff gathered at Cathedral College Wangaratta to hear from Mr Tony Rinaudo AM, Principal Climate Action Adviser for World Vision Australia, who spoke of his work with African communities to revegetate arid areas; and the Bishop of Wangaratta, The Right Reverend Clarence E. Bester who spoke of his life and ministry, from his upbringing in South Africa to working in Wangaratta. Bishop Clarence also led the Eucharist in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at Cathedral College.

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