QUICKLINKS
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College Musical - Legally Blonde JR
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the College production of Legally Blonde JR. Whether you were backstage, singing on stage or helping with hair and makeup, the contributions you made created an incredible musical that showcased the amazing talents of our students.
Congratulations also to the staff who put so much of themselves into the musical, ensuring that the staging, lighting, set, music, dancing and show was finished to an impressive standard!
Feast of the Assumption Mass
As a Catholic College, recognising and celebrating feast days is an important part of our Faith expression. Earlier in the term we held our Feast of the Assumption Mass, which celebrates the Assumption of Mary to heaven.
The entire College came together to mark the occasion with a mass and liturgy and to share in celebration of the sacred event.
Sacramental Program
Recently, some of our students completed their sacramental preparation, an important part in their faith journey in the Catholic tradition. Students received either the Sacrament of Baptism or of Reconciliation, which offer an opportunity for prayer, reflection and spiritual growth.
During the celebration, students were invited to reflect on their actions, seek God's forgiveness through the ministry of a priest, and strengthen their relationship with God and the wider Church community.
We thank Fr Silvio, our College Chaplain, Fr Joseph of St Peter Chanel Parish, and staff for supporting our students as they took part in this important step in their faith journey.
Bullying No Way Week
Bullying No Way Week was held 17-21 August, highlighting the importance of small acts we can make everyday in order to make a positive difference. Students were asked to participate in an activity where they wrote some of these actions down in order to make a positive difference in the community.
Book Week
Book Week was held last week at the College, featuring some incredible costumes, author talks and activities.
On Monday, students enjoyed a book doof, focused on improving reading rates at break times. On Tuesday, the English Faculty and Sustainability Team joined together to run a flash fictions competition, and on Friday the library ran a trivia event.
As always, a real highlight of the week was the costume dress up day, where students dressed as their favourite characters from a range of literary sources.
We were also thrilled to welcome Dean Rankine for a comic workshop, and Mike Rolls for an author talk. It was a wonderful week, and our students really enjoyed hearing from and participating in a week filled with excitement and activities!
Congratulations to Mia Nguyen from CTK who won the Bookmark Making Competition, creating a beautifully illustrated My Hero Academia inspired bookmark.
Sustainability Week
Last week, along with Book Week, the College celebrated Sustainability Week. Students participated in recycling activities, brought plastic free lunches for Waa points, enjoyed a movie night and a book swap.
It was a wonderful week with a lot of learning and fun!
SACCSS Athletics
On Tuesday, our students represented the College at SACCSS Athletics, competing in Division 1 and achieving an outstanding 5th place finish, securing our place in Division 1 for next year.Congratulations to all students who participated and represented the College with pride and determination.A special congratulations to Leanne Ellis, who broke the records for the 17-20 Years Girls 1500m and 800m, and Eva Mehmet, who broke the record for the 15 Years Girls 200m and was named Age Group Champion for 15 Years Girls.What an incredible achievement by all involved. Well done!
Myanmar Chin Community Dialogue
Supporting young people in our community is a joint effort and earlier in the week we were reminded of the collective strength of working together. Our College Leadership and Family Partnership teams hosted a community dialogue with church leaders from the Myanmar Chin community. Together we discussed the challenges faced by families and young people. We explored ways to deepen our understanding of issues faced by families and young people and how to best provide support, education, and a collaborative approach. This was the first of many conversations as we nurture a stronger partnership to support young people in the Myanmar Chin community.
Year 7 Humanities First Nations Incursion
Our Year 7 CTK students were excited to welcome First Nations educators during Learning Mentor on Thursday.
Students explored Indigenous understandings of the local seasons and learnt how Aboriginal peoples have traditionally lived with the land, using observations of the natural environment to guide daily life, movement, and food gathering. Through storytelling and interactive activities, students gained a deeper appreciation for the strong connection between people, Country, and culture.
The session provided a valuable opportunity for students to engage with Aboriginal perspectives and learn from the world's oldest continuing culture. We thank First Nations Incursions for sharing their knowledge and experiences with our students.
Year 11 Rainbow's End Workshop
Students attended a performance of Rainbow’s End by Jane Harrison, which brought the contemporary Indigenous play to life and deepened their understanding of its characters, themes, and context. Following the performance, students participated in an interactive workshop exploring character motivations, key symbols, and important themes including kinship, racism and discrimination, leadership, and moral responsibility.
The experience strengthened students’ understanding of contemporary Indigenous theatre and supported their preparation for analytical writing by developing their confidence in discussing authorial intent, structure, and thematic development.
Languages Week
This week was Languages Week at the College!
Students heard prayers across the week in different languages, participated in and watched Taiko Drumming, played Cultural Bingo, sang Karaoke and more!
It was a wonderful week, culminating in a Cultural Dress Day where students were encouraged to wear their traditional cultural dress.
Father's Day Mass and Breakfast
This morning, students and staff gathered in the Blessed Benedict Daswa Hall to celebrate the important father figures in their lives at our Father's Day Mass and Breakfast.
It was a beautiful event, filled with appreciation for the many things the important men in our lives do each day. The service concluded with a special blessing for our dads and father figures. Breakfast followed immediately afterwards, providing an opportunity for fellowship, conversation and laughter. We were grateful for the chance to connect with our community and continue building strong relationships with the families who make our College such a special place.
