KRB News Issue 14 – 20 september 2013
A deep r es p e ct f o r in t e l l e c tual values
vale class of 2013 – year scholars “leaning in”
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Students and Staff
Vale to the Class of 2013 At the Vale celebrations last Friday 13 September, I spoke to the graduates and our students from Years 5-11 about the importance of “leaning” into life and taking advantage of the educational, professional and personal opportunities that come along. The key is not pushing harder. It is about being attentive, objective and focused on all the opportunities that emerge in life, at school and work. It is about becoming aware of your passions, following them to fruition and being bold and taking calculated risks. And above all, it’s about being confident and resilient and not being de-railed by pressure from others and fear. It is about flourishing and being the best you can be and always believing in yourself. This year was the first year of the Principal’s Award for Resilience and it is awarded to a student who demonstrated resilience and courage in dealing with a significant setback or adversity. The first recipient of this award was Philippa Harrison, who demonstrated a growth mindset and learning from her experience and was a role model for others. Philippa embodied the Sacred Heart goal, “Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom”. Our Peg Magoffin Memorial Trophy winner this year was Monica Eaton. Monica approached all aspects of her school life with an attitude of commitment, encouraging others, through her example,
to be the best that they can be. Monica lives her life with great integrity and stands up for what she believes in but is always respectful of others. The Sacred Heart Award this year was presented by Sister Mary Shanahan rscj to Sarah Smith. This award is given to a student who is acknowledged as having lived out the goals of a Sacred Heart education. As a leader, Sarah Smith demonstrated integrity, moral strength, and the ability to lead others by example. She is non-judgmental of others and was an outstanding role model for younger students.
CONTENTS 1
Welcome from the Principal
3 Teaching & Learning 6 Students in Action 8 Sport 12 Community News 13 Calendar
12 students received a Blue ribbon in addition to the Student Leadership Team members who received theirs at the Leadership Induction ceremony in July last year. 35% of our students received Year Scholar awards for outstanding academic achievement on the HSC Assessment Program.
FROM OUR STAFF
Although the students from the Class of 2013 have now graduated, they are very much focused on their preparations for the HSC. The majority of the students will be back at KRB for the study program in the second week of the holidays, where senior teachers will provide opportunities for refining examination skills and final revision. The HSC examinations begin on Monday 14 October and finish on 8 November. Please keep the students in our prayers and show your support as they begin their final preparations.
The Grotto..’Salvation will come through women’ Madeleine Sophie Barat @KRBSchool @ StMSophieBarat @ heartintheworld
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