HAPPY FEAST DAY!

This morning our College celebrated our Feast Day and Feast Day Mass. Almost per schedule, rain came down mid celebration, and so it was wonderful to finally be able to have the whole College community in an indoor location.

The music was quite lovely, no doubt supported by singing practices for Years 7-11 on the previous day.

Father Michael spoke very glowingly of just how reverent and respectful our students were throughout the Eucharist.

I thank our Special guests for being in attendance: Mrs Marg Foldes (Principal , St Clare’s), Mr Mark Raue (Principal & CEO, Mater Dei), our Camden Mayor - Councillor Theresa Fedele, our local Member of State Parliament - Mr Peter Sidgreaves, Mr David Gearin and Ms Amanda Nascimento from Catholic Education Office, Wollongong.

For your interest, during my address at the end of the Mass I mentioned the following:

* the idea of “the Magdalene mosaic” was raised and how all students are staff are continually adding to the mosaic of who we are and what we stand for

* the unveiling of a beautiful new cross (replete with strong iconography associated with Mary Magdalene) painted by Sister Dorothy Woodward.

* that the community can expect a range of 25th year Magdalene Catholic College anniversary events in 2023

* 15 Year Service Awards for Stacey Rusten, Debbie Gibbs and Nancy Russo

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, our rides and festival activities originally planned for Feast Day afternoon had to be postponed. Details of the new date for these will be shared in due course.

INCIDENT ON WEDNESDAY 20 JULY

I would once again like to commend staff, students and parents/carers for their understanding and patience. 

I appreciate the positive feedback we have received and constructive ideas shared. As we do for all Lockdown and Evacuation Drills, our WHS Committee will consider suggestions offered. I would reiterate though that the College did take advice from Emergency Services on the day.

Please refer to my letter on Compass (dated 20/7/22) for more details, if you have not read it yet. 

COMPASS NOTIFICATIONS

Compass remains one of our main tools for College communication. Please ensure you have the Compass App downloaded on your smartphone.

Also remember that notifications can be set up on the App. This can ensure that you receive a notice (in a timely manner) if any information or event is communicated from the College.

If you have any queries about the App, or how to set up notifications , please contact the College Office.

PRAYER:

In keeping with our Feast Day today, and the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, I include here our College prayer:

Jesus, you chose Mary Magdalene to be the first witness to Your resurrection. 

Help us to be filled with the power of your Spirit. 

May we become witnesses to your love and healing, both within and beyond this community.

Saint Mary Magdalene: Pray for us