2nd May, 2017 Reflection A Prayer from Pope Francis We live in cities that throw up skyscrapers and shopping centres and strike big real estate deals but they abandon a part of themselves to marginal settlements on the periphery. The result of this situation is that great sections of the population are excluded and marginalized: without a job, without options, without a way out. Don’t abandon them.Pray with me for all those who are afflicted, especially the poor, refugees, and marginalised. May they find welcome and comfort in our communities. Amen
Dear Parents and Friends, European Pilgrimage I was delighted to be with our group of 6 staff and 35 students for two weeks as we journeyed through Italy during the term break. The students represented the College well, and our sister school in Cividale were very impressed with them. We ended the Pilgrimage in Paris, and celebrated Mass on Easter Sunday at St Etienne du Mont. Mr Coates read the first reading of the Mass, by invitation of the local Bishop, who is pictured with some members of our group below. ‘13 Reasons Why’ Many parents will have heard of or read in recent weeks about the recently released Netflix show, ‘13 Reasons Why’. Can I ask all parents and guardians to read the material under Mr Blackley’s column in this newsletter, as it’s very important. Mark Sheehan Principal
Anzac Day Service Melton Fernando and I had the honorable opportunity of laying a wreath at the Melton ANZAC Day Service to commemorate all service men and women. ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915, it is a day on which we all remember Australians who served and died in war. The spirit of ANZAC, with its qualities of courage, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning for our sense of national identity and pride. Athyang Akec College Captain