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Athletics Carnival

Our Athletics Carnival took place on Tuesday 2 May. Our students turned out in force to participate in track and field events, finishing the day with a student versus teacher relay race and inter-House tug of war competition.

The weather held out, the sausage sizzle fed the masses and we all had a wonderful time. Congratulations to de Lacy House who took out the top honour on the day!

Multi Sports Day

In a College first, we held a Multi Sports day in lieu of a Swimming Carnival. Students were split into junior, intermediate and senior competitions. The juniors took to the pool, the intermediate students made their way to MSAC for volleyball and the seniors battled it out in a round robin of soccer, netball, beach volleyball and dodgeball.

Cahill House were the overall victors, in what was a successful day, with a wonderful participation across all events and Year Levels.

College Captains

Introducing our Specialist College Captains for 2023:

LITURGY – Monique Davood

JUSTICE – Alexandra Grima

ARTS – Lauren Ryan-Green

SPORTS – Alessia Mastromauro

SWAT – Alannah Bell

ENVIRONMENT – Eloise Miller

FATHER/MALE MENTOR DAUGHTER NIGHT

Despite the chilly evening weather fathers/male mentors and their daughters made their way to the College to participate in a night of fun. Various activities were set up across the College grounds to cater to all abilities and interests, and a BBQ meant that all our attendees were well fed. Always a much-anticipated College event, this year’s night was a huge success.

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA

Each year the College celebrates mothers and mother figures in our school community with an afternoon of high tea. Delicious food, gifts prepared by our STEAM team and time together in conversation, is always a great way to spend an afternoon.

Anzac Day Assembly

This year we marked Anzac Day with a whole school assembly. Our House Captains laid wreaths at our flag posts while The Last Post was played by one of our student musicians, Julia Speranza.

We were also joined by College Alumnae, Jacqueline Dinan, class of 1987, who shared some of the 300 stories of women and their experiences of World War 2, that are documented in her book Between the Dances.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

This 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme was Embrace Equity. The Student Executive team organised various fun activities for our staff and students to ‘Embrace Equity’ and reflect on the importance of a day such as IWD.

The day started with a morning assembly, followed by a House chain making competition, the chance to take a selfie with College mascot Lily the Lion and, the always popular, window writing.

ST COLUMBA’S DAY

High Achievers

On February 14, we celebrated our Year 11 and 12 2022 High Achievers with a morning assembly where they received their awards and accolades, and where our 2023 Student Executive Team were presented with their Leadership badges. Following the assembly our award recipients, College Captains, families and friends celebrated with a delicious morning tea. It was the ideal occasion for our High Achievers to catch up with the staff and students who supported them through 2022.

St Columba’s Day is always the most anticipated day in the College calendar. Starting with a liturgy led by Fr John Hannon, we reflected on the 2023 College values of truth and love. Students then spent time participating in service activities for their House partner organisations, before heading to an afternoon of carnival style fun. The amazing weather helped set the scene for what was an incredible day of celebrations.

Induction Day

With a mix of emotions our new Year 7s arrived for their first day at the College on Thursday 2 February. After many photos were taken and good-byes said, our students headed into the College. The day was filled with many firsts. First combination lock (and many attempts to open it), first locker, first school laptop, first new friend and finishing the first day with smiles on their faces.

Camp

Year 7 camp is always a great way for our students to connect and cement new friendships. Taking the trip to Marysville and participating in lots of fantastic outdoor activities and experiences, our Year 7s ended Term 1 on a tired but very positive note.

Reflection Day

The College holds reflection days for each year level as an opportunity for students to learn more about themselves, the College’s mission and values, to delve into the story of the Sisters of Charity and to have a day off from the busyness of school life with a quiet day of reflection.