This week marks Refugee Week. Every day many people across the world embark on dangerous journeys to find safety and freedom. Only days ago, 78 people drowned as a refugee boat sank off the coast of Greece and countless others are missing. These people, like refugees everywhere, are looking to find freedom: a life free from war, persecution and inequality; a life where basic human rights are upheld.

Refugee Week is an opportunity to listen to the stories of those who have been forced to leave their homes to build a new life in a ‘foreign’ land. These are stories that are well known in our school community, either directly or as the stories of our parents and grandparents. The week we celebrate the strength, courage and resilience of refugees and reflect on how well we, as individuals, as local and parish communities and as a nation, welcome strangers. Do we open the door when they knock? Do we stand in solidarity or run in fear? Do we recognise Christ in the strangers we meet?

Thank You

As we draw to the end of what has been a very busy term, I would like to thank everyone: students, staff and families for your hard work and support over the last 9 weeks.  The end of semester is a particularly challenging time for everyone. Just in the last three weeks, we have had exams, final assessment tasks, reports, Year 9 mock job interviews, Premier League finals and Immersion Day. Without a doubt, we are looking forward to the break.

I wish all students, families and staff an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.

Year 7 Premier League

During Term 2 Year 7 students have been participating in Premier League. Congratulations to all teams on the terrific school spirit and fine sportsmanship they have shown. Each team can boast that they did their absolute best and that they continually improved throughout the season.

Two teams made the finals, with the Girls Volleyball going down to Penola in a very close and competitive final, and the Boys Football (Soccer) heading to the grand final on Wednesday. Well done to all involved. Thank you to Mr Boudahar (Sports Leader), Mr Fernando (Sports Assistant) and all the coaches and staff for their support of the teams.

Years 9 and 10 Exams

We would like to congratulate all students in Years 9 and 10 on their excellent approach to the recent exams. They followed instructions, were well prepared and managed themselves in a mature and responsible manner throughout the week.

Thank you to families for all your support during exam week, by being there for your son / daughter, in ensuring that they have the time and space for study but also in dealing with the changed arrangements for the school day.

Start of Term 3

Term 3 will commence on Monday 10 July 2023. Please note this will be Day 1 of the Semester 2 timetable.

Semester 2 Timetable

There will be a new timetable for Semester 2. This will be finalised during the holidays and will be available to students and families through the SIMON Learning Management System by the last Friday of the holidays, Friday 07 July 2023. 

Friday 21 July 2023:  Staff Formation Day

Each year, staff have a day where they have the opportunity to explore and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. This day will take place on Friday 21 July 2023.  Staff from across the Federation of Catholic Regional College will gather at CRC North Keilor to work with Professor John Warhurst (Emeritus Professor of Political Science ANU). Professor Warhurst will present on the recent Plenary Council, the Church in Australia and Synodality in the world-wide Church. The day will conclude with the annual intercampus mass led by Fr. Kevin Lenehan, Master of Catholic Theological College.

Students will not be required at school on this day. 

Newsletter

The newsletter is published fortnightly and available online on Day 10 (Friday Week 2).

Newsletter Days for Term 3 2023:           

Fridays:  21 July,     4 August,     18 August,     01 September,     15 September

Key Dates Term 2 2023

Friday 23 June:  Report preparation day (students not required at school)