School Evangelisation
Year 12 Retreat Postponed Due to Severe Weather
Due to the severe and unpredictable weather conditions currently affecting our region, it was decided to postpone Days 2 and 3 of the Year 12 Senior Retreat this week.
The first day of the retreat, which was held at the College, saw our students engage with remarkable enthusiasm and maturity. Their positive attitude and willingness to fully participate in the experience were truly commendable, and we are incredibly proud of the Year 12 cohort. Many students have expressed how much they were looking forward to the overnight component of the retreat at Yarrahapinni, and we want to honour this excitement and spirit. Rather than cancel the remaining days, we have decided to reschedule the retreat to ensure that our students can enjoy the full experience they have been anticipating.
We are grateful to the team at Yarra Adventure Park who have managed to fit us in later this term. We are pleased to advise that days 2 and 3 of the Senior Retreat will take place in Week 8 Thursday 19 June and Friday 20 June with one night stay at Yarrahapinni.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our students, families, and staff for their ongoing understanding and support. We recognise that the weather is beyond our control, but we are confident that this decision will allow for the best possible retreat experience for our Year 12 students.
Exciting Opportunity for Year 8 and 9 Students: Join the Ministry Class in 2026!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development for our junior students: beginning in 2026, we will be offering the Catholic Studies Youth Ministry Initiative (CSYMI) program to both Year 9 and Year 10 students! This Youth Ministry program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to explore leadership, service, and faith through ministry.
To support our students to make an informed decision about joining the program, all students in Year 8 and 9 will attend the Catch the Wave retreat in Term 3 here at the College. This dynamic and fun event will give them the chance to interact with the Diocesan Youth Ministry team and experience a taste of what the ministry class is all about.
We are excited about this new direction and encourage all Year 8 and 9 students to consider this valuable opportunity to deepen their faith, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in the community. Our Ministry team will be visiting Year 8 and 9 classes over the coming weeks to provide more information and answer questions about the program.
Stay tuned for more information on how to apply! Let’s make 2026 a year of growth, service, and leadership!
Leader of School Evangelisation