A Message from the Leader of Ministry
Siobhan Kelly
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” – Matthew 18:20
Our Catholic community has truly come together in so many generous and joyful ways recently, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you to everyone who supported the launch of our Vinnies Winter Appeal and the Bishop’s Fundraiser Lunch. Together, we raised $1,250 for the Bishop’s Flood Appeal through our sausage sizzle lunch, and $900 for St Vincent de Paul via the gold coin donations for our first Out-Of-Uniform Day. A big thank you to Medowie Woolworths for their generous support in donating the bread, onions and soft drinks for our fundraiser – please thank them next time you’re in store!
We’ve already
filled the donation bins in Reception for our St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. What a wonderful response! Vinnies have collected and replaced them, so please continue bringing in warm winter items until the end of term. Please note there is a donation bin for each of our college houses: Wati, Watha and Bathu as well as a donation bin for staff. We are keeping track of the number of donations contributed by each house to run a House Cup Tournament for our ministry efforts. The house with the biggest donations will win the cup – so please give generously.
On Monday, our Year 8 students enjoyed a beautiful Reflection Day at Dixon Park Surf Club. The crystal-clear water and whale sightings made it a perfect day to reflect on the theme “Made in God’s Image.” Grounded in Genesis 1:26–31 and Matthew 22:34–40, the day focused on recognising our sacred dignity and our call to love God, ourselves, and each other. These messages reflect our Mercy values and our vision of forming compassionate, reflective learners who show kindness, courage, and justice in all they do.
Staff recently gathered to celebrate Pentecost, marking the birth of the Church with cake and the colour red. Pentecost reminds us of the day the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles, filling them with courage and purpose. It is a celebration of unity, mission, and the power of God working through us to build a loving community.
Finally, if your child is interested in beginning or continuing their Sacramental journey, please contact the school and we can help connect you with your local Parish. The Sacraments are beautiful signs of God’s invisible grace, helping us grow closer to Him and to one another.
Thank you again for all the ways you support our community and I look forward to updating you on the outcome of our St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
United in Mercy
Siobhan Kelly
Leader of Ministry