Churchill Avenue News

Term 2 has seen several events to support the instilling of Catholic values and Church teaching to our students and school community.

The term commenced with a whole school Easter liturgy celebrating the resurrection of our Lord – the most important liturgical time in the Church’s calendar. This was conducted during Learner Mentor session in the morning, via Microsoft Teams. Here student representatives led the service from the Chapel streamed across the College, which included the lighting of the Pascal Candle.

The first week back also including a moment of refection and prayer for our nation’s armed forces by commemorating ANZAC day. Across our campuses, student and staff were involved in a service, not only marking the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, but to also acknowledge those since and those continuing to protect and serve, recognising the impacts of war, and praying for peace in our world.

Our annual Mother’s Day Mass took place on the Friday before at Christ the King church. This was led by Fr Gerald Binegas and shared by Mother’s, Grandmother’s and mother figures within our community along with staff and students.

The Year 8 classes had their Reflection Day a couple of weeks ago, focusing on Christian Life – Valuing self and others. This was led by external group, Youth Mission Team with a session for Saint John students on the Thursday and Christ The King students on the Friday. Sessions on the day allowed for small group reflections as well as personal contemplation.

The Year 12 cohort have recently returned from their 2-night retreat at Philip Island. This opportunity to share time as a whole Year Level cohort, involved sessions on personal reflection, opportunities for reconciliation and moments to deepen their relationship with oneself and with God.

The Year 11 cohort also took part in their Reflection Day, where the theme of Love & Hope was led by Icon Ministries - a Catholic outreach Apostolate. Fr Rob Galea headed the team for a full day of discussions, presentations, music and a Year level mass.

Our College’s Sustainability & Ecological Justice team have been busy planting and maintaining new fruits and vegetable plants in our garden bed across the campuses. This is part of teaching our students about caring for our earth and promoting sustainability.

Students and staff from the College Social Justice team have also launched the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Throughout the remainder of the term the team will be collecting pantry foods items, clothing, and hygiene products to donate to the St Vincent de Paul Society in their assistance to needing families and the homeless around the community. We strongly encourage all to donate what they can in support of this essential cause.

Michael Chesser
Director, Faith and Mission