As we come to the end of Term 1, I hope that you take the opportunity to reflect on your son’s application and progress over the term. Progress reports will be released to parents in the next day or two, so parents will be able to use this additional information to engage in conversation with their son/s. I ask that all parents and carers have this conversation and congratulate their boys if they have applied themselves really well to their learning this year, and discuss strategies and goals with their sons if their application has not been as good as it should be.
There are many ways for parents and carers to be informed about their son’s progress and application. Junior School parents and carers will have direct contact with their son’s teacher, and parents and carers of Yrs 7-12 students are encouraged to look through results and feedback provided by each subject teacher in CANVAS. Parents and carers are also encouraged to attend the Parent/Teacher Interviews evenings that are happening at the start of Term 2. Further instructions about making bookings will be provided with the Progress Reports.
The dates and times of the Parent/Teacher Interviews are below:
- Junior School – Thursday 27 April (from 4.00pm)
- High School – Wednesday 26 April and Thursday 27 April (also from 4.00pm)
Experience Eddies Day and Open Day
We have begun our enrolment events for students and families enrolling in 2024. Two of these events occurred recently. They were Experience Eddies Day, which occurred on Monday 27 March, and the College Open Evening, which was held on Wednesday 29 March. Both events were well attended. The most pleasing aspect of these events was the generous contribution of our student volunteers, particularly at Open Evening. It was wonderful to see some many of our boys give up their time after school to assist us with promoting the College. 
Happy Easter
During Easter, we are reminded of the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. We remember the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross to save us from our sins. It is a time of great joy and celebration, as we give thanks for the new life that Christ has given us, and we are reminded of the immense love and sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross.
Jesus teaches us about the power of prayer and how it can draw us closer to God during this sacred time. Our 2023 scriptural theme, “Everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks finds. Everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10), reminds us that if we ask God for anything in faith, he will always listen to us and help us in our times of need.
Our scriptural theme may be particularly meaningful to students who may feel overwhelmed by school or personal challenges, as it reminds us that we are not alone, and that God is always with us, providing us with strength and guidance.
Whilst Easter is a time of great joy and celebration, it is also a time for reflection. It is a time to give thanks for the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and to renew our faith in God. As we celebrate Easter, let us remember the importance of prayer and the many blessings that God has given us.
I wish you a safe, happy and holy Easter.
Loving God,
the resurrection of Your Son
has given us new life and renewed hope.
Help us to live as new people
in pursuit of the Christian ideal.
Grant us wisdom to know what we must do,
the will to want to do it,
the courage to undertake it,
the perseverance to continue to do it,
and the strength to complete it.
Amen
Blessed Edmund Rice Pray for Us
Live Jesus in Our Hearts Forever
Ian Garrity
Acting Principal
Christus Lux Mea