5th March, 2013 Reflection Jesus, The Teacher He never taught a lesson in a classroom... He had no tools to work with, no blackboards, maps or charts... He used no subject outlines, kept no records, gave no grades, and His only text was ancient and well worn. His students were the poor, the lame, the deaf, the blind, the outcast... And His method was the same with all who came to hear and learn... He opened eyes to faith... He opened ears with simple truth... And opened hearts with love, a love born of forgiveness... A gentle man, a humble man, He asked and won no honours, no gold awards of tribute to His expertise Or wisdom... And yet this quiet teacher from the hills of Galilee has fed the needs, Fulfilled the hopes, and changed the lives of many millions... For what He taught, brought heaven to earth and God's heart to mankind.
Working Bee A big thank you to those parents, staff and students who turned out on the weekend to assist us in painting, gardening and cleaning up the school. We had 110 volunteers over the course of Saturday and Sunday - I would have liked more parents there. I remind parents that if you did not contribute 5 hours to the College last year, you will be required to pay $100 in a Parent and Friends levy. Special thanks to Marg Behan and Sharon Grime from the Parents and Friends who catered for all staff and volunteers with a BBQ lunch on both days. Thanks also to the CRC Grounds staff, Peter Drew, Noel Cornish, John Dougherty and Sam Schembri who were here both days on the weekend.
House Swimming Sports Can I acknowledge the outstanding work from our Director of Sport, Nathan Guthridge and those who supported him on our House Swimming Carnival last Thursday. The Year 12s led the students in a positive way and feedback from staff, parents and students has been most effusive. It’s a delight to receive emails from parents about how well the day went in their eyes. Federation Mass The annual Federation Mass will be held at CRC St Albans next Tuesday, March 12th. As staff will be undertaking Professional Development in the morning there will be no classes on the day. Class of 2012 Last Wednesday, Year 12 2012 students returned to the College for a BBQ dinner. It was a great chance to hear about what they will be pursuing post VCE/VCAL. Mark Sheehan Principal