Principal's Report
PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Magdalene Catholic College expresses its sadness on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Regardless of one’s sentiments on Australia becoming a Republic in the future years, our College recognises that the Queen was a much beloved figure who had a strong connection with Australia over many years.
We extend our sympathies to her family and the people of the United Kingdom.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY CHANGES TO YEAR 12 PROGRAM
Following the announcement of the Public Holiday on this coming Thursday 22nd September, the College has had to alter our Final School Week plans and Graduation event schedule for our Year 12s.
Obviously, this is something which we did not want to do – but this has become unavoidable. I thank our students and their families for their understanding and flexibility at such a late stage in the proceedings.
We very much look forward to providing fitting end of Year 12 events for a fabulous Year Group.
CONGRATULATIONS NATHAN SECHENY – DIOCESAN VET STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Yesterday the inaugural CEO Wollongong RTO VET awards took place in Wollongong.
The VET awards recognise achievement in various VET subjects across Diocesan Systemic and Congregational schools. There is a broad range of subjects covered under the umbrella of VET and it was wonderful to see a range of talents represented across our schools.
I’m pleased to announce that the VET Student of the Year Award for Hospitality: Kitchen Operations was awarded to Magdalene Year 12 student Nathan Secheny.
Nathan has been an impressive student completing multiple VET subjects at TAFE and through our College. He has been committed to his VET studies and has been noted to meet industry standards to a very high level. His VET trainer Miss Di-Filippo was delighted that Nathan’s talents could be recognised and commended publicly. It is also testament to the quality of student that Magdalene produces. A representative of MWLP Macarthur presented the award to Nathan as well as Director of Schools, Mr Peter Hill. It was great that his family and members of staff could be with him yesterday.
Fred’s Push & the 24Hr Fight Against Cancer Macarthur
Today a range of students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 12 heard from representatives supporting the 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur.
Magdalene staff member Paul Borg’s father, Fred Borg OAM, (Shareen Borg's father-in-law) was the founder of this event and details about the Big Blue Walk at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium on Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th October 2022 were provided to our students.
Paul Nunnari, a popular Macarthur Paralympian wheelchair athlete was one of the speakers who spoke to raise awareness about the community fundraising work done by the 24Hr Fight Against Cancer Macarthur.
In previous years we have had Magdalene students participate in the walk in memory of Corey Lake who passed away in October 2013 when he was in Year 7 at Magdalene. Many of Corey's friends and classmates have walked with Shareen Borg since then. Corey's brother Reece graduated from Magdalene in 2016 and his sister Mackenzie is now in Year 7 at Magdalene.
As such, students have been encouraged to get involved – wherever possible. Information about participating on the 8th /9th October or donating can be found at: www.24hrfight.org.au
PRAYER - For the repose of the soul of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Almighty God,
You are the author and sustainer of all human life;
grant that your servant, Elizabeth our Queen,
to whom you granted a long and happy reign
as Monarch of these lands
may be forgiven her sins and rewarded with that eternal life
promised to all those born again
in the water of baptism and power of your Spirit.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
God, for ever and ever.
– Amen.