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Volume 2 February 7, 2012
Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Students I congratulate this year‟s College Captains, Sarah Pettiford and Nina Waddell, on the fine opening address they delivered on “Freedom” at last week‟s Inaugural College Mass. Nina and Sarah reminded us that: “Mary Ward’s virtue of freedom delves into the sense of one’s inner freedom – the freedom to love and be loved, to voice your beliefs, to remain optimistic when faced with adversity, to serve others with an open and trusting heart, and importantly, to be content and at peace with your inner self”. “It is easy to become weighed down with negativity, fear and apprehension, but a conscious reminder of faith can alleviate these crippling emotions and allow us to continue on a journey of freedom. A choice to access God’s loving care can release an inner freedom that helps us reach our full intellectual, emotional and spiritual potential”. They drew on the inspiration of Nelson Mandela reminding us that “he understood that freedom and love are intimately related and that exercising your own freedom is about liberating yourself and others from fear, while remaining optimistic on your journey through life”. The final advice our Captains gave each girl was to “look within yourself and do not be afraid to rely on others to help you persevere. Challenge yourself to make the most of every aspect of the year whilst having courage to put yourself out there, having the hope to believe in yourself and pursue your dreams, and having the inner freedom to be optimistic and your true self”. My fervent hope and prayer is that each girl might heed this sage advice with an open heart and an open mind such that she might “be all that she can be” for herself, for others, for the world and for our God. Amen.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Mulhall House on their exciting win at last Friday‟s Swimming Carnival, with special thanks to all House Leaders and the Sports Staff for their superb efforts.
To Maddison Chinn, Taylor Chinn and Celia Lane on their selection in the Under 19 Met East Triathlon team. We wish them every success as they compete in the State Championships at Redcliffe later this month.
Justice
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FREEDOM
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