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Today we held our final Cross Generation workshop. Our Year 10s have been wonderful ambassadors for the College, sharing their gifts and talents for the good of others in our Catholic community
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As Movember comes to a close we congratulate this dedicated group of teachers who together as 'Team Live By The Mo' raised over $1,500 to promote men's health awareness.
This team of 'Mo Bros', whose motto of 'Resilience, Integrity, Spirit, Excellent Moustaches - Live By The Mo', all grew some impressive facial hair, with the Handlebar Moustache the preferred option of most participants this year!
Well done to (rear) Mr Jordan Timpano, Mr Murray Cleal, Mr Russell Dessaix-Chin and (front) Mr Ian Johnston, Mr Joshua Simmons, Mr Adam Lawson and Mr Michael Petre.
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Stage 2 of the building project is well and truly underway. Demolition has taken place and is clearly visible from the Centre Area. This will create space for the new Resource Centre. Meanwhile, the old Resource Centre has been cleared and is ready to be refurbished as a new staff room.
One of our college values is RESILIENCE. Resilience is the ability to adapt to change and whilst construction has resulted in many inconveniences for students and staff, the reward of beautiful, state of the art facilities will be well worth the challenges faced in the short term.
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The Year 9 Child Studies class have had a busy term. They experienced a night of caring for a newborn with each student taking home a baby simulator. Students were able to experience a night of caring for a newborn - a night that both students and parents will definitely remember!
The current unit ‘Play and the Developing Child’ has incorporated visits to the Pioneer Road Child Care Centre. Students are able to develop a greater understanding of the theory behind the types and importance of play covered in class as they interact with young children.
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Congratulations to those students who were recognised for their efforts this morning at the final Year 11 Academic Awards Assembly. Well done and keep up the great work as you head into your HSC year.
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On Friday we welcomed our Year 7 2023 students for Orientation Day. They had a great day learning about the College and sampling some fun classes. We look forward to seeing you all in 2023!
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A reminder that this Sunday the Holy Spirit College community will remember our deceased students and staff at our Mass for the Deceased, our first since the beginning of the pandemic.
It is important for us as a school to remember our deceased students and staff as well as their families, and we are grateful to pray in thanksgiving and remembrance. The Mass will be held in our Casey Ryder Centre on Sunday from 10am followed by morning tea in our Memorial Garden. We look forward to sharing this day with you and your family and friends who would like to attend. RSVP to info.hsc@dow.catholic.edu.au or contact the office on 02 4285 2877.
A reminder that Monday November 7 is for staff only. Teachers will be engaging in professional learning around Teaching and Learning practices. Classes resume on Tuesday. Have a lovely weekend!
On Friday students from Year 10 Catholic Studies commenced the Cross Generational Program. This program is designed to help senior members of our local community with technology, whilst enjoying conversation and hospitality.
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This November we look forward to connecting with our Holy Spirit College community to remember our deceased students and staff at our Mass for the Deceased, our first since the beginning of the pandemic.
It is important for us as a school to remember our deceased students and staff as well as their families, and we are grateful to pray in thanksgiving and remembrance.
The Mass will be held in our Casey Ryder Centre on Sunday 20 November at 10am followed by morning tea in our Memorial Garden. We look forward to sharing this day with you and your family and friends who would like to attend. RSVP to info.hsc@dow.catholic.edu.au or contact the office on 02 4285 2877.
This November we look forward to connecting with our Holy Spirit College community to remember our deceased students and staff at our Mass for the Deceased, our first since the beginning of the pandemic.
It is important for us as a school to remember our deceased students and staff as well as their families, and we are grateful to pray in thanksgiving and remembrance.
The Mass will be held in our Casey Ryder Centre on Sunday 20 November at 10am followed by morning tea in our Memorial Garden. We look forward to sharing this day with you and your family and friends who would like to attend. RSVP to info.hsc@dow.catholic.edu.au or contact the office on 02 4285 2877.
Today the Year 12 Student Leaders for 2023 were inducted and received their badges - Captains Samara Jirsa and Zane Temple, Vice Captains Gabrielle Eaton and Thomas Coulogeorgiou, Sports Captains Callum Donnelly and Ashton Neall and the SRC/House Captains. Thank you to the parents and carers who attended and our 2022 Captains Georgia Finlay, Thomas Ah Tong, Olivia Bertapelle and Benjamin Chin who officially handed over their leadership roles.
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Two groups of Year 11 students recently travelled to Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to immerse themselves in the life and culture of the local Arrernte people. Over a ten day period they had the opportunity to connect, learn and build relationships with the local Elders and their communities. The Elders taught them about the spiritual and physical connection of the land, the challenges that exist within the communities today, the significance of their stories and sacred places and even how to cook Roo tails and damper. The students were so fortunate to experience the generosity and inclusivity of the local Arrernte people and the OLSH catholic community.
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The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong Excellence in VET Awards were held last week. Congratulations to Year 12 students Zach Heiler who was awarded VET Student of the Year in Electrotechnology and Sophia Salman who was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Hospitality - Kitchen Operations.
Congratulations also to Mr Mark Hamlet who was recognised as VET Trainer of the Year (Electrotechnology).
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Last week thirty Year 9 students participated in their Bronze Duke of Ed camp with Black Diamond Adventures. The students hiked nearly 30kms over two days in challenging conditions. They faced cancelled trains, cold weather, muddy terrain and many more difficult challenges and came out on top!
It was a great experience had by all. All students should be very proud of the resilience and toughness they demonstrated to get through the two days. The group are already looking forward to participating in the Silver Award next year.
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This week the college rolled out READY TO LEARN BOXES in each classroom. It is part of an initiative to educate students about the impact of mobile phones on learning. Students make the choice to place their phones in the box at the start of each lesson, and in the process learn how to be accountable for their learning. They take their phone out at the end of the period.
As you can see, our Year 7 students responded really positively to this initiative as have classes all across the school. Watching our students place a high value on learning makes us all very proud.
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Competition was fierce on the netball court at lunch today when Year 12 took on the staff team in a hard fought game. Year 12 had plenty of opportunities to score in the first half but struggled to put the ball through the hoop. With a few position changes they managed to claw their way back in the second half but at the final whistle it was a staff victory by 2 goals! Well played everyone!
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