Dear parents, carers and students, 

This week’s Gospel reading recounts Jesus sending out seventy-two disciples to prepare the way for Him, instructing them to rely on God’s provision, offer peace, and proclaim the nearness of God’s kingdom. Their return was met with Jesus’ reminder to rejoice not in power, but in their names being written in heaven. This passage highlights the importance of mission, humility, and our dependence on God—principles still deeply relevant today. In a world of self-promotion and instant results, Jesus calls us to faithful service and trust in God's guidance. Like the seventy-two, we are invited to be bearers of peace and messengers of hope, especially amid division and despair. Ultimately, the passage reminds us that true joy comes not from success, but from our relationship with God and our eternal identity in Him.

Over the last fortnight, we have had a number of opportunities for parents and carers to attend the College to participate in our Semester One Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews. These events aligned with the release of our Semester One reports. I would like to thank all parents who took up this opportunity to meet with our teaching staff and I sincerely hope that these interviews were helpful in developing goals and target areas for focus as we prepare to commence Semester Two next term. 

As I mentioned in a number of newsletters earlier this year, in just a couple of short weeks, we will be sending a team of ten students to the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida USA. This team is not only representing Magdalene Catholic College, but after winning the Australian Space Design Competition earlier this year in Brisbane, they will be joining James Ruse in comprising the Australian team for this event. The team, accompanied by Mr Ferry, Mr Avalos and Mrs Hort, will depart Australia on Wednesday 23rd July. We are extremely proud of their achievements to date and will certainly keep the community updated with regards to their progress whilst in America. 

As you may be aware, the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene falls each year on July 22nd. We will be celebrating this occasion with a Mass at 9am on Thursday 24th July in the College Hall to which all parents are invited. If you are able to attend, please RSVP via the Compass event circulated earlier this week. On Friday July 25, our Feast Day celebrations will continue with our Magdalene Festival Event, featuring rides, food stalls and competitions commencing at 11am. We are certainly grateful to the Magdalene P&F who will be running the BBQ for this significant event on our College calendar. 

Finally this week, I would like to thank all the parents and carers for your continued support throughout this first semester. I hope that the upcoming holiday period also allows you some respite from the busyness of the year to date and I look forward to a successful and rewarding Semester Two once we return back after the holiday period. 

Best wishes, 

David Cloran

Principal