Welcome to Term 3
It was great to see staff and students return this week following the semester break. I hope that families were able to enjoy the last few weeks without the day to day demands that occur during term time. Hopefully the recent COVID-19 outbreaks did not spoil the holiday time and families were able to get away or relax at home.
Staffing Update
We have had a number of staffing changes for the start of Term 3. We welcome three new members of staff. They are:
- Ms Brenda Galvin, our new Defence School Mentor,
- Ms Jessica Willoughby, will be teaching HASS and English, and
- Mr Rohan Holloway, will be teaching Science.
We also welcome back Ms Frances Sargeant and Mr Tim MacArthur who have returned from leave.
Ms Klara Manenica is away for Semester 2. Mr Trent Masters will be the acting Head of Mulrooney House during this time.
COVID-19 Information
As mentioned above, we are again on alert with regard to COVID-19 and its impact at the College. All students and staff will continue with implementing our COVID-19 procedures and follow advice from local Health authorities. Some of the most important practices include:
- Maintaining a high standard of hygiene practices including hand washing and sanitising, limiting the sharing of equipment and maintaining safe distances where possible,
- Students and staff staying at home if they have flu-like symptoms,
- All visitors to the College using the Check In CBR app,
- Following density restrictions for events with visitors at the College,
- Limiting or cancelling excursions to interstate destinations.
All students and parents are required to follow all current Health orders from the ACT and NSW Governments. This is particularly important for any family who have travelled during the recent holiday period. If you have travelled recently, please ensure that you follow the health orders for your circumstances. These can be found at: Entering or returning to the ACT and NSW Health Orders.
The College is prepared to transition if ACT schools are directed to move to remote learning. Further details of procedures will be sent to parents if this situation arises.
Term 3 Events
Term 3 is again a busy term. Please find details below of some of the key events for the term for noting and your planning include:
- Friday 16 July – NAIDOC Assembly (11.15am – 12.00pm)
- Tuesday 20 July – Experience Eddies Day (8.45am – 2.00pm)
- Saturday 24 July – Heritage Day (see information below)
- Thursday 29 July – Careers Information Night (6.00pm – 7.30pm)
- Friday 30 July – Edmums Soiree (6.00pm-9.00pm)
- Monday 9 August to Wednesday 11 August – Yr 5 Camp
- Wednesday 11 August – Year 10 Parent Information Evening (6.00pm – 7.30pm)
- Friday 27 August – Yr 12 AST Preparation Day and Yr 11 Retreat Day
- Tuesday 31 August and Wednesday 1 September – AST First Sitting (Yr 12)
- Thursday 2 September – MUFTI Day for HOME / Karinya House
- Friday 3 September – Father’s Day Mass (9.30am – 11.00am)
- Friday 3 September – Sleepout for House and HOME (7.00pm – 7.00am)
- Tuesday 7 September and Wednesday 8 September – Parent Teacher Interviews (from 4.00pm)
- Thursday 17 September – Yr 12 Formal (6.30pm)
Heritage Day – Saturday 24 June 2021
This event coincides with the Eddies v Marist rugby matches and is an opportunity to reflect on the heritage of the College, as well as a day that old boys are encouraged to attend and reunite. The day will commence with a Mass at 10am in the College Chapel and will be celebrated by old boy Bishop Pat Power. This will be followed by a morning tea at 11am and a tour of the College and an opportunity to watch the rugby. To assist with our COVID-safe planning, old boys and friends are required to register their attendance. Click here to book your place at the Mass and morning tea
St Edmund’s College Prayer
Dear Lord,
Grant that we may live each day to the full, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Let us cast away all worries and concerns into your divine care.
All: Christus Lux Mea
Give us strength to confront all challenges that we face with hope and faith.
Let our community seek truth in all that we search for.
All: Christus Lux Mea
Let us stand for others always giving generously without counting the cost.
Blessed Edmund Rice
Pray for us
Live Jesus in our hearts forever
Amen
Ian Garrity
Principal (Acting)
Christus Lux Mea