26th April, 2016 Reflection When the thought of you wakens in us… God our heavenly Father, when the thought of you wakes in our hearts, let its awakening not be like a startled bird that flies about in fear. Instead, let it be like a child waking from sleep with a heavenly smile. Amen
Dear Parents and students, ANZAC Day Last Friday, all staff and students gathered for an Anzac Service in front of the Chapel. Student leaders led the service in a dignified and respectful manner. Kitty Robinson (Year 12) sang the Australian National Anthem and staff member, Kim Joyce sang the New Zealand National Anthem - both were delivered with great passion.
On Anzac Day, College Captains Maddison Bassal and Jack Doyle officiated at the Melton Dawn service. It was pleasing to see them lay a wreath on the High Street Cenotaph in front of the large crowd of 2000 in attendance. President of the Melton RSL and secretary Kevin Murray thanked those attending and for showing the veterans they have not been forgotten. He said: "Freedom is not free - our way of life has come at a price and thousands of people have paid the ultimate price. All of our World War I warriors have now gone, and our World War II heroes are becoming fewer and fewer; even the ranks of our Vietnam veterans are dwindling all too quickly”. “Add to this the dreadful physical and mental health issues being faced by our most recent veterans of Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots around the globe, and you begin to appreciate the need to maintain community awareness of the ‘price’ of war and conflict.” At the Bacchus Marsh Dawn Service, Brianna Pawlowicz and Anna-Marie Denton laid a wreath on behalf of the College, and again the ceremony was well supported by the community. Lest we Forget Mark Sheehan Princpal
Parents & Friends Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a nice break and welcome back. A reminder that the next Parents and Friends Meeting will be Wednesday 27th April at 7.30pm. This will also be the AGM and all positions will be made vacant. All parents are invited to attend. Hope to see you all. Jenny Machado