19th February, 2013 Reflection Lent marks the beginning of our annual spiritual renewal as we journey towards Easter. The Church offers us the disciplines of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving during this time. Why do we undertake these disciplines? Each of them is about turning ourselves into God’s presence. In prayer we sit in stillness. By fasting we feel the emptiness that only God can fill and by works of charity we remember that we all exist by the gift of grace. Why not take on one of these practices this Lent and encourage those in our school and community to do the same, and let God anew into our lives?
Year 12 Commemorative Garden This artwork at the entrance of the Year 12 Building was designed and created by Jenny Steiner (Artist in Residence) in collaboration with Amy Rowley and our Year 12 students. It marks the completion of each student’s time at the school. They will be remembered forever, and they will leave their mark on the school.
At the base of the trees there is a dry river bed made from rocks and stones and incorporated into this bed there is a trail of ceramic river stones created by each of the Year 12 students from 2012 with their name on it and fixed into the ground. Each stone should have the imprint of each students palm print showing their lifeline as clearly as possible. The message is that they are ‘paving the way’ for others to follow.
CRC Melton is a nurturing environment in which the students grow, develop and move on. Each graduating year is an inspiration to the next and is looked up to by the younger members of the student body. Taking the theme of nurturing and growing we have created a garden of trees made from wood and metal. They are at varying heights representing the different year levels culminating into the tall trees (Year 12) reaching forever higher and higher onward, upward representing the students and their future achievements. These trees are set in a landscaped area of Australian grasses and other plants.
We look forward to welcoming back our Year 12 students from last year at a BBQ to be held on Wednesday February 27th. Parents and Friends Meeting Our first meeting for 2013 is on Wednesday February 27th starting at 7.30pm. All welcome, especially parents new to the school.
Mark Sheehan Principal