I have a very clear memory of a lesson in primary school where Sr. Leo tried to explain the Trinity to our Year 4 class. She drew a triangle, spoke of the three leaved clover and tried the three states of matter: water, ice and mist. None of it made much sense and left us more than a little confused.

‘You can go around in circles trying to explain the mystery of the Trinity; that we believe in one God who is three persons. It took the Church centuries to find a satisfactory form of words to describe a reality which is beyond words. It is better not to think of the Trinity as an exercise in logic. It is better to think of the Trinity as the way we experience God. God is a community of love’. (Michael McGirr, Finding God’s Traces 2006) A community of love that draws us in; a community that is welcoming and inclusive; a community where love is given and received, shared and accepted.

Our school motto invites us to love others as Jesus loved us. It is about relationships and invites us into deep relationship with God and others; family, school, parish, local and broader community. God is continually inviting us into this dynamic relationship of love. His invitation is unconditional. It is for everyone.

Free Public Transport 

Students and families may have noticed recently that from 01 January 2026, public transport will be free for those who are under 18. It is lovely to know that students from CRC St Albans played a small part in lobbying for this change.

In 2019, a group of student leaders, led by Jessica Tran and Augustine Morris, researched and prepared a very detailed submission to the State Government for free public transport for school aged students. This was presented to our local member for state parliament, the Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP who forwarded the proposal to the Minister for Transport, noted it in Parliament and connected students to Rod Barton of the Transport Matters Party.

One outcome from this initial meeting is that the Hon. Natalie Suleyman meets each year with our students to discuss a range of issues affecting young people. These annual meetings have been fruitful for both the Minister and our community. It is a great example of student voice in action. Subsequent groups have continued to lobby for free transport proposal and now it has come to fruition. Congratulations to all involved. It is indeed a fine example that from little things, big things grow.

2019: CRC Student leaders metwith Natalie Suleyman to discuss a proposal for students to travel free on public transport.

Pictured: Rhanel, Samantha, Natalie Suleyman, Augustine, Jessica and Mr Quinn.

Bagung Wilam Mural

Over the last year students and staff have worked with Muth Sinnapin, an indigenous artist and Elio, a mosaic artist to develop a new artwork for the walkway between the library and the hall. The mural is entitled Bagung Wilam which means gathering space. The mural will be launched and blessed at this week’s whole school assembly.

Thank you to all who have been involved in the creation of this beautiful piece of work, particularly the artists, students and Ms Dykes who has led the project.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

Please find attached information about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) process for 2025. 

MACS Annual Report

The MACS Annual Report is now available by following this link

Newsletter Days for Term 2 2025:      

Fridays:   25 June                      

The newsletter can also be accessed on Friday afternoon (Day 10) on the College website at http://www.crcstalbans.catholic.edu.au