I hope that you have had a successful Term 3 and you are looking forward to the mid-semester break. Term 3 has been busy. In addition to the demands of the day to day timetable, the College’s co-curricular program peaks in Term 3 each year. We had a wonderful celebration of our performing arts talent in the Cabaret in August, as well as the finals and conclusion to our winter sports seasons. All of these activities take time and commitment from many people: staff, students and families. I would like to thank everyone involved with the co-curricular program.
It was pleasing to see many parents attend the parent-teacher interviews last night. Communication about each student’s engagement and progress between school and home is an important ingredient in helping our boys achieve their potential. I hope that the feedback was useful for parents and carers to support and engage with their son’s academic work for the remainder of the year.
Our Year 12s are approaching their finish line. They have their Formal this Friday night at the Arboretum and will only have five weeks of classes next term before they commence their exams. We wish them well for a positive and successful finish to their time at Edmund’s.
We will be holding a parent information night for our current Year 12 parents and carers on Wednesday 11 October in the Edmund Rice Centre from 6.00pm – 7.00pm. We ask that at least one parent or carer attends this evening. Mr Zavone will be outlining end of year processes and expectations.
We look forward to Mr Zavone’s return to the College at the beginning of Term 4. I would like to acknowledge two staff who have taken on leadership roles in Joe’s absence. Firstly, Margaret Maher, as acting Deputy Principal. Margaret has worked tirelessly in the role to ensure that the school has continued to run smoothly and progressed several initiatives. I would also like to thank Kylie Rose who has been busy with some of our day-to-day operations in the Operations Coordinator role since the middle of Term 1.
As we approach the end of 2023 we are already preparing for the beginning of 2024. In recent weeks, our Year 11 students have gone through the selection process for our senior leadership positions for the High School for 2024. This process involved a focussed leadership day exploring servant leadership, a series of interviews, and a speech presented in front of their Yr 11 or House peers.
Once again, we have been very impressed with the quality of our elected leaders and look forward to working with them in 2024. I am extremely confident they will do an outstanding job. Our Junior School leaders for 2024 are currently in the middle of their selection process. All leaders will be presented to the whole school at an assembly on Wednesday 11 October.
Our 2024 High School Leaders
- Ben Martens – College Captain Inclusive Community
- Clay Meddemmen – College Vice-Captain Justice and Solidarity
- Rory Forbes – College Vice-Captain Liberating Education
- Noah Hamels – College Vice-Captain Gospel Spirituality
- Clancy House Captain – Harvey McLean
- Clancy House Vice-Captain – Thomas Henningsen
- Mulrooney House Captain – Finn Gibson
- Mulrooney House Vice-Captain – Ethan Guthrie
- O’Brien House Captain – Bronson Brown
- O’Brien House Vice-Captain – Thomas Hatchman
- Haydon House Captain – Isaac Dokonal
- Haydon House Vice-Captain – Tipa Vaili
- Rice House Captain – Zeal Taiatini
- Rice House Vice-Captain – Lachlan Hardy
- Treacy House Captain – Henry Meggitt
- Treacy House Vice-Captain – William Gabriel
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.
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.
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
Best wishes for a relaxing and safe mid-semester break.
Ian Garrity
Acting Principal
Christus Lux Mea