From the College Principal

Newsletter 7 2023

Dear Members of the St Andrews College Community,

After a busy first four weeks of Term 2 I am encouraged by the way the staff and students have focussed on the learning as well as having an eye for 2024. We have also had a beautiful Mothers Day Breakfast and Mass last Thursday and numerous co-curricular opportunities. Thank you to all the staff and students for the positive attitude you bring each day. It makes a significant difference to the culture and the learning environment at the College.

‘It’s All About Learning’

Gospel Reflection: Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus charges his disciples to make disciples of all nations and promises to be with them forever.

Family Connection

Just as Jesus sent his disciples to make disciples, our family, the domestic Church, is called to bear witness to the life of discipleship. That act of witnessing can take many forms. First and foremost our family should call people to discipleship by the example of our love for one another. That example is only the beginning; our love must extend beyond the family, reaching out to others and to the world.

Together with your family, identify one or more ways in which your family lives the life of Christian discipleship. Thank God for the blessing of the opportunity to be able to show God’s love. Then read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 28:16-20. Discuss what Jesus sends his disciples to do. Work together to identify one or more ways in which your family would like to do a better job bearing witness to the life of discipleship. Choose one of those ways and work together to make it happen. Pray as a family for the grace to be witnesses to the world of the life of discipleship. Pray together the Lord’s Prayer.

Source: Loyola Press.com

Cross Country last Thursday and Athletics Carnival last Friday:

Thank you to Mr Frankham and Ms O’Connor for taking our Cross Country Representatives out to Eastern Creek for the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival. All students gave it their all and represented with pride. We also had a marvellous day weather wise for the Athletics Carnival and the student body certainly got into the spirit of the day. Thank you to Ms Nikitovic and her team for all of the organisation of the day as well as our Hospitality staff and students for their catering. There were some excellent results on the day which will be reported by Ms Nikitovic.

Year 10 Faith in Action Day today:

Thank you to all the staff and students involved in the Year 10 Faith in Action Day today. It is important for all of us to see the needs of those in our community and experience what we can do to change lives. This experience is just a small taste of that. The feedback that I received from some students was that it was both a rewarding and confronting experience.

Mothers Day Breakfast and Mass:

Thank you to Fr Kevin, Mr Hoare and Ms Tan for all the work that went into the Mass for our Mothers. The breakfast to commence the morning was excellent with Mrs Carlos, Ms Serbin and Mrs Akkoumi’s Hospitality classes demonstrating their skills. I hope all mothers had a wonderful day last Sunday.

Junior CAPA Showcase next Tuesday:

We are all looking forward to the Junior Creative and Performing Arts Showcase next Tuesday. Last year was a real success and we are looking forward to an even bigger event this year.

Year 11 2024 Information Evening next Monday:

Thank you to Ms Kalifa for the organisation of this evening so soon in the Calendar. It is timely that our Year 10 students as well as the Year 9 Accelerated students are across the many opportunities we have available to them for Years 11, 12 and beyond. Thank you to the KLA Leaders who will be present for the evening.

Enrolment for Year 2024 NOW OPEN

We have already accepted many applications for 2024 so please get them in soon.

Fidem in Christo

Dr Stephen Kennaugh
Principal