21st August 2012 Reflection Reflecting The Face of Christ As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Paul to the Colossians 3: 12–17
Since last week’s newsletter much has happened, Mark Sheehan is recovering well from his medical operation, a group of Year 10 and 11 students participated in the Victorian University Legal Studies and Politics competition, rehearsals continued for Cabaret, Year 10 students and parents had the opportunity to meet with teachers re subject selections for 2013, VCAL classes have organised a blanket drive for the homeless, LOTE day and our annual Celebration Day was held. Mr Sheehan’s medical team was very pleased with the outcome and expects him to make a good recovery. He is now recuperating and making good progress. All the activities for the students indicate the different opportunities they have to participate in and the support available to them here at CRC. It was very pleasing to hear the positive comments regarding the number of students attending and the respect shown by them at the Back to Parish Masses today. We also received news that the Federal Government announced, that Australian schoolboys will be able to get the successful Gardasil® vaccine, which will protect them against developing a range of cancers and bolster the effectiveness of this vaccine in women.
Also, starting in 2013, the Government will fund the vaccine for 12 and 13-year-old boys through school-based programs under the National Immunisation Program, and Year 9 boys will also be able to receive the vaccine at school under a catch-up program for the next two years. To support implementation of the program for boys at the start of the 2013 school year, the Immunisation Section is developing a number of resources for the ongoing Year 7 boys and girls program, and the catch-up for boys in Year 9. Robert Blackley Acting Principal Staff Faith Day - Student free day A reminder that this Friday, 24th August, is a Student free day as staff will be involved in a Faith Development day.
P & F Meeting The next P & F Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 29th August at 7.30pm in the Conference room.