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Volume 9 - 11 October, 2011 Dear Parents and Students It was my pleasure last week to visit the Year 11’s as part of their three day leadership program. I was especially taken by their excitement and anticipation in looking forward to the promise of good things to come and the successes they hope to achieve in 2012. These young women have much to give and a deep desire to make a difference for good within their school community and beyond. Let us hold them especially in our prayers over the coming months as they continue to prepare for these important leadership roles as the Loreto Seniors of 2012. Cherish God’s vocation in You There were no half-measures in Mary Ward’s love of God. She urged her companions to be “wholly God’s”, saying, That “only those whose truly love, are wholly God’s”. Mary Ward prayed that her vocation and that of her companions would be “constant, efficacious and loving”. As companions let us pray for this whole-heartedness of spirit in all we do. Each of us as leaders pray: Lord, teach us to be generous, To give and not count the cost, To toil and not ask for rest, To labour and not to seek reward Saving that knowing we do Your will. Amen.
PARENTS & FRIENDS We thank the P & F for their generous support in funding the provision of two new super-sized fans in the Mary Ward Centre. These fans should assist greatly to reduce the often stifling conditions that prevail during the summer months. Their timely installation should be well received as we look towards the forthcoming important graduation events. FACILITIES MASTER-PLAN I am pleased to advise that after a process of selection, Thomson Adsett have been engaged to work closely with the College over the next six months to develop a facilities master-plan that will guide the School Council as it works to meet the future long-term aspirations of the College. As part of this process, key representatives of the various stakeholder groups will be involved through consultation. We look forward to successful outcomes that will enrich the learning amenities of all students in the years to come.
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