As we move through Term 3, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements, events, and reflections that have shaped our school community over the past few weeks.

Year 12 Major Works

Congratulations to our Year 12 students in Industrial Technology, Society and Culture, and Textiles for the completion of their major works.  Under the guidance of Brad Hart, James Buckland, Chloe Van Wyk, and Theresa Avery, these students have demonstrated remarkable dedication, resilience and creativity.  Congratulations to all students on this fantastic achievement.

Industrial Technology – Metal
Samuel Jackman, Caid Van Wyk, Seth Wrigley, Kantinan Kityanyong, William Lott, Samuel Schilt, Riley Ford & Kobi Critchley

Industrial Technology – Timber
Levi Dickie, Hunter Jennens, Riley Sawyer & Hamish Cassidy

NAIDOC Week – Honouring “The Next Generation”

During Week 4, 75 of our students were invited to Chatham High School to participate in NAIDOC Week celebrations, with the theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.”  This was a great day of culture, identity, and community.  A special congratulations to our talented dancers who performed in the opening ceremony.  Their passion and pride were inspiring.  Thank you to Robin Davies and Josh Wood for their tireless efforts in organising this meaningful event and making it a reality for our school.

Staff Development Days

We extend our thanks to our families for their support during our recent Staff Development Days.  These days were pivotal in advancing our School Improvement Plan.

• On Monday our day aligned with our ministry goal:  A deeply embedded Catholic Identity and mission integrated into all aspects of the school's Catholic culture. Staff participated in our Spirituality Day, reflecting on our mission in Catholic Education and what it means to be part of a Catholic school community.  The day was centred around the theme of HOPE, beautifully tying into the upcoming Jubilee Year.
• On Tuesday, our focus shifted to our Wellbeing Goal: Creating and promoting our school as a safe and supportive learning community that prioritises student wellbeing and builds resilience.  Staff engaged in professional learning around the impact of trauma and how we, as educators, can support students to thrive.

St Clare’s Feast Day

Today we celebrated our Feast Day to celebrate and acknowledge the powerful impact of our two patron saints St Clare and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.  The day involved a beautiful Mass, inspiring talks from St Clare’s alumni Alison Penfold, and Jordan Martyn, and also from Dominic Drumore from the Catholic Schools Office.  Their stories reminded us of the strength and spirit of our community.  The afternoon was filled with joy as students and staff came together for a variety of fun activities, celebrating the vibrant heart of St Clare’s.

Christine Harmer
Principal